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Senior Database Administrator

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

$111K - $139K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to enhance the availability, scalability, and ... Our team is responsible for supporting SQL Server, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, and Azure SQL DB. In ...

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Senior Database Administrator

Cincinnati, OH · On-site +1

$111K - $139K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to enhance the availability, scalability, and ... Our team is responsible for supporting SQL Server, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, and Azure SQL DB. In ...

TQL

Senior Database Administrator

Charlotte, NC · On-site +1

$111K - $139K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to enhance the availability, scalability, and ... Our team is responsible for supporting SQL Server, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, and Azure SQL DB. In ...

RPMGlobal

Database Administrator

Bethesda, MD · On-site

Position Summary Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Database Administrator to support a mission focused ... Experience with Elasticsearch Kibana in developing visualizations/dashboards and conducting ...

Leidos

Database Administrator

Bethesda, MD · On-site

Leidos has a current opening for a TS/SCI cleared Database Administrator supporting our client ... Experience with Elasticsearch Kibana in developing visualizations/dashboards and conducting ...

Leidos

Database Administrator

Bethesda, MD

Leidos has a current opening for a TS/SCI cleared Database Administrator supporting our client ... Experience with Elasticsearch Kibana in developing visualizations/dashboards and conducting ...

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What is an Elasticsearch DBA?

An Elasticsearch DBA (Database Administrator) is a professional responsible for the installation, configuration, management, and maintenance of Elasticsearch clusters and nodes. They ensure the reliability, performance, and security of Elasticsearch systems, monitor cluster health, manage indices and mappings, and handle backup and recovery processes. Additionally, they may assist with data ingestion, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing queries to support efficient search and analytics operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Elasticsearch DBA?

To thrive as an Elasticsearch DBA, you need a strong background in database management, search engine concepts, and proficiency with Elasticsearch architecture, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related experience. Familiarity with Elasticsearch tools, cluster management, Kibana, Logstash, and relevant certifications like Elastic Certified Engineer are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and troubleshooting skills help you efficiently address issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure the stability, performance, and scalability of search infrastructure critical to business operations.

What are some common challenges faced by an Elasticsearch DBA when managing large-scale clusters?

One of the main challenges for an Elasticsearch DBA working with large-scale clusters is ensuring optimal performance and stability as data volume and query complexity grow. This often involves careful index management, monitoring and tuning of cluster resources, and anticipating scaling needs. DBAs must also address issues like data sharding, replication, and handling node failures to maintain high availability. Regular collaboration with development and DevOps teams is essential to align on best practices for data modeling and to automate maintenance tasks.

What is the difference between Elasticsearch Dba vs Database Administrator?

AspectElasticsearch DbaDatabase Administrator
CertificationsElasticsearch certifications, such as Elastic Certified EngineerOracle, Microsoft, MySQL certifications
Work EnvironmentPrimarily cloud and distributed systems, focus on search and analyticsTraditional relational databases, on-premises or cloud
ResponsibilitiesManaging Elasticsearch clusters, optimizing search performanceManaging relational databases, backups, security, and performance tuning
Industry UsageSearch engines, e-commerce, logging, analyticsFinancial, healthcare, enterprise applications

While both roles involve database management, Elasticsearch Dbas specialize in managing Elasticsearch clusters for search and analytics, whereas Database Administrators focus on traditional relational databases. The roles differ in tools, environments, and specific responsibilities, but both require strong database management skills and certifications.

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MySQL Database Administrator

Santa Clarita, CA • On-site

NAVA Software Solutions
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a MYSQL Database Administrator
Details:
MySQL Database Administrator
Santa Clara CA - Hybrid
Duration: 6-12 months
The position will be part of a fast-paced crew that develops and maintains complex IAAS/PAAS, build environments on platforms including MySQL, Elasticsearch and MongoDB.
We are looking for a candidate with background of around 10+ years in MySQL Database Administration to manage our build and test platforms. Responsibilities will include provisioning, maintaining existing DB infrastructure, Enhancements and working on issues together application development and operations team
Job Description:
  • Should have around 10+ years of experience in DBA Activities
  • Provision MySQL instances: standalone, replication, cluster, HA configurations
  • Should have good exposure in cloud technologies - OCI, MySQL Heatwave, AWS RDS etc
  • Ensure performance, security, and availability of databases
  • Should be able to handle backup and recovery procedures
  • Perform general technical trouble shooting and give consultation to development/operations team
  • Maintain integrity of Databases across multiple instances as per agreed policies
  • Production & Preproduction deployment and troubleshooting support
  • Prepare documentations and specifications
  • Handle critical database procedures such as upgrade, recovery, migration, performance tuning etc.
  • Profile server resource usage, optimize and tweak as necessary.
  • Should be able to write shell/python scripts
  • Monitor DB infrastructure and able to do the performance tuning (server level, query etc) wherever required
  • Should have general understanding and working experience on NDB Cluster, Innodb Cluster etc
  • Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in MySQL, Elasticsearch database management
  • Decent experience with recent versions of MySQL (5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 8.0, 9) on prem and cloud.
  • Good hands-on experience of OCI, MySQL Heatwave, AWS etc.
  • Understanding of MySQL's underlying storage engines
  • Experience with Innodb Cluster, HA, Replication configuration in MySQL
  • Experience with DB monitoring tools MySQL Enterprise, Datadog, Prometheus etc.
  • Knowledge of de-facto standards and best practices in MySQL
  • should be good in Unix or Python shell scripting
  • Proficient in optimizing SQL statements
  • Knowledge of MySQL features
  • Familiarity with another SQL/NoSQL database such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, and Oracle.
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