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Netezza Database Administrator

Edison, NJ · Remote

Netezza Database Administrator Experience: 8+ years Location: USA (Remote) Employment Type ... Preferred Qualifications · Exposure to cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks, etc ...

SmartFinancial

Senior DBA

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$160K - $175K/yr

Own and Operate Database Systems Take end-to-end ownership of Amazon Redshift and PostgreSQL ... as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer in production, data-intensive environments.

SmartFinancial

Senior DBA

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$160K - $175K/yr

Own and Operate Database Systems Take end-to-end ownership of Amazon Redshift and PostgreSQL ... as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer in production, data-intensive environments.

SmartFinancial

Senior DBA

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$160K - $175K/yr

Own and Operate Database Systems Take end-to-end ownership of Amazon Redshift and PostgreSQL ... as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer in production, data-intensive environments.

SAIC

MongoDB Database Administrator

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

Database Admin Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: None ... Manage and optimize AWS Redshift instances and other data warehousing solutions for scalable and ...

Hirekeyz Inc

Senior Database Administrator

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$50.75 - $70/hr

Role: Senior Database Administrator Location: Onsite- Fairfax, VA 3 Days and in Washington, DC 2 ... Redshift, Glue, DMS) and AWS Data Analytics. * Strong scripting capabilities (Python, PowerShell ...

E Logic

Database Developer/Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site

$100K/yr

Administer and develop for Amazon Redshift (RA3 nodes) and Amazon PostgreSQL databases within a FedRAMP High pre-production and production framework. * Build, optimize, and maintain complex ...

SAIC

MongoDB Database Administrator

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

Database Admin Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: None ... Manage and optimize AWS Redshift instances and other data warehousing solutions for scalable and ...

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How much do redshift dba jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for redshift dba in the United States is $53.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.08 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Redshift DBA job?

A Redshift DBA (Database Administrator) is responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing Amazon Redshift databases. They handle tasks such as performance tuning, query optimization, cluster management, backup and recovery, and security enforcement. Redshift DBAs also work closely with data engineers and analysts to ensure efficient data processing and storage. Their role is crucial in maintaining high availability, scalability, and cost-efficiency in data warehousing solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Redshift Dba position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Redshift DBA, you need expertise in database administration, data warehousing concepts, SQL, and experience specifically with Amazon Redshift, generally supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with AWS tools, ETL processes, cloud security best practices, and certifications like AWS Certified Database - Specialty are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for success in this role. These capabilities ensure reliable database performance, secure and efficient data management, and seamless collaboration with data engineering and analytics teams.

What is a typical day like for a Redshift DBA?

A typical day for a Redshift DBA involves monitoring and tuning Redshift clusters for performance, optimizing queries, managing data security, and handling backup and recovery tasks. You’ll regularly collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and other IT professionals to support data pipelines and ensure efficient data workflows. Expect to participate in planning sessions for data schema design, respond to user requests, and troubleshoot any operational issues that arise. Continuous learning is also common, as you’ll keep up with the latest AWS updates and best practices to enhance system reliability and support business objectives.

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Database Administrator

ReturnPro

Aventura, FL

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with 5+ years of hands-on experience managing mission-critical databases in dynamic environments. You will play a key role in ensuring database performance, availability, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in both relational and non-relational databases, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset toward automation, monitoring, and optimization.
You should bring a can-do attitude, great communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a global team environment.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the teammate occupying this position. The selected candidate may perform other related duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer, maintain, and optimize production and development database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, etc.)

  • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness using replication, backups, clustering, and failover strategies

  • Design and implement database schemas, stored procedures, indexing strategies, and performance tuning

  • Monitor database performance and proactively identify issues before they impact production

  • Manage access controls, roles, and encryption in line with security best practices and compliance standards

  • Work closely with DevOps, Engineering, and Application teams to support CI/CD and automate database provisioning and deployments

  • Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for database-related issues

  • Maintain documentation, including runbooks, architecture diagrams, and backup or recovery procedures

  • Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones

 

Required:

· 5+ years of hands-on DBA experience in production environments

· Strong proficiency in SQL and performance tuning

· Experience with at least two major database platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL + MySQL or SQL Server + MongoDB)

· Knowledge of data warehousing or big data tools (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, Hadoop)

· Experience with backup, restore, and recovery models and tools

· Familiarity with database monitoring tools and observability stacks

· Understanding of high availability, replication, and disaster recovery architectures

· Hands-on experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS or Aurora, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure SQL)

· Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)

· Solid understanding of database security, encryption, and access control models

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Proven experience working in a global or distributed team

· Self-starter mindset with a positive, can-do attitude

Preferred:

  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
  • Certifications such as AWS Certified Database Specialty or Microsoft Certified DBA
     

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