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Lead DBA Consultant * Location : Stamford, CT (5 Days Onsite) * Position type : Contract Note ... Amazon Redshift, Sybase, IBM DB2, Snowflake, MongoDB, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and other ...

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Database Administrator

Plano, TX · On-site

$90 - $140/hr

Experience in Oracle, PostgreSQL, Aurora RDS, and Redshift administration. * Experience in database design, architecture reviews, provisioning, upgrades, patching, backup, recovery, and HA/DR.

Senior Database Administrator

Farmers Branch, TX · On-site

$49.25 - $67.75/hr

As a Senior Database Administrator on the RANDA team, you will contribute to database management of ... Redshift with optimal scale and cost * Monitoring AWS database health using tools like Amazon ...

Sr Database Administrator - USA

Becket, MA · On-site +1

$54.75 - $75.50/hr

... Glue, DMS, Lambda, Redshift, etc.). • Solid understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines and data ... Azure Database Administrator Associate or SQL Server Performance Tuning Specialist. • ...

Mid-Senior DBA

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$113K - $188K/yr

The DBA provides database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, data migration, and ... Knowledge with AWS cloud technologies like RDS, Lambda, EC2, Redshift is a plus. * Knowledge of ...

Title: MySQL DBA Location: Minneapolis MN (In-Person) Duration: 6+ months Top Three Skills: 1. 3+ ... Redshift - Dynamo.db Additional Information If you are interested in above position, please share ...

Mid-Senior DBA

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$113 - $188/hr

The DBA provides database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, data migration, and ... Knowledge with AWS cloud technologies like RDS, Lambda, EC2, Redshift is a plus. Knowledge of using ...

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Mid-Senior DBA

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$113 - $188/hr

The DBA provides database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, data migration, and ... Knowledge with AWS cloud technologies like RDS, Lambda, EC2, Redshift is a plus. Knowledge of using ...

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Mid-Senior DBA

Bethesda, MD · Remote

$113K - $188K/yr

The DBA provides database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, data migration, and ... Knowledge with AWS cloud technologies like RDS, Lambda, EC2, Redshift is a plus. * Knowledge of ...

Sr Oracle Application DBA

Washington, DC · On-site

$57.50 - $78.25/hr

Maintain and administer Oracle 12c/19c databases supporting Oracle EBS R12 (12.2.11), including ... Experience with Redshift, Tableau, or other BI/ETL tools in a hybrid data warehouse environment.

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How much do redshift dba jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 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?

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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Redshift Dba job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,731 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

Lead DBA Consultant

Lorvin Technologies

Stamford, CT • On-site

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  • Role : Lead DBA Consultant
  • Location : Stamford, CT (5 Days Onsite)
  • Position type : Contract

 

Note: Please share profiles of candidates based in NJ, NY, and CT, or nearby states, who are open to relocation or daily commute, as this is a 5-day onsite role.

 
Role Overview:
The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the strategic leadership, architecture, and operational management of all enterprise database platforms across on-premises and cloud environments. This role ensures the reliability, security, performance, and scalability of mission-critical data systems while aligning database services with enterprise technology strategy.
This position oversees complex multi-platform ecosystems including relational, cloud-native, and analytical databases, and will lead both on-shore and off-shore resources in delivering highly available and secure database services.
This position requires strong technical depth combined with leadership capability, governance experience, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, security, infrastructure, and application teams.
 
Responsibilities Enterprise Database Strategy & Architecture
· Define and drive enterprise database architecture standards, roadmaps, and modernization initiatives.
· Provide technical leadership across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
· Evaluate emerging database technologies and recommend adoption strategies aligned with business objectives.
· Establish best practices for scalability, resiliency, and performance optimization.
Platform Administration & Engineering
· Provide leadership and hands-on expertise across enterprise database platforms including but not limited to:
· Oracle (including Autonomous Database), PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, Sybase, IBM DB2, Snowflake, MongoDB, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and other enterprise database technologies as required.
· Responsibilities include high availability and disaster recovery architecture, performance tuning and capacity planning, patch and lifecycle management, automation and infrastructure-as-code practices, and optimization across OLTP and analytics workloads.
 
Cloud & Hybrid Database Operations
· Lead database deployments across cloud platforms including AWS RDS, OCI Autonomous Database, and hybrid architectures.
· Develop governance frameworks for cloud database provisioning, cost optimization, and operational controls.
· Partner with Cloud Engineering and DevOps teams to implement automation, CI/CD integration, and platform observability with a heavy emphasis on Infrastructure as Code.
Security, Risk & Compliance
· Ensure database platforms meet enterprise security, audit, and regulatory requirements.
· Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on vulnerability management, encryption standards, and access governance.
· Implement secure configuration baselines and data protection strategies.
 
Team Leadership & Resource Management
· Lead and mentor both on-shore and off-shore database administration teams.
· Manage vendor relationships and third-party service providers.
· Establish operational procedures, service level objectives, and performance metrics.
· Provide escalation leadership during critical incidents and production events.
Operational Excellence
· Drive automation and standardization of database operations.
· Develop monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance practices.
· Improve reliability through continuous improvement initiatives.
· Support enterprise programs including cloud migrations, platform upgrades, and data center transitions.
 
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
· 10+ years of progressive database administration experience in enterprise environments.
· Demonstrated expertise across multiple database platforms (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Snowflake, MongoDB, DB2, Redshift, etc.).
· Proven experience managing hybrid cloud and on-prem database deployments.
· Experience leading distributed technical teams including offshore resources.
· Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
· Ability to balance governance with engineering innovation
· Strong incident leadership and crisis management experience
· Strong understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, and enterprise security practices.
 
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with Autonomous Database, AWS RDS, or large-scale cloud-native data platforms.
· Background in IaC and CI/CD automation frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, or similar).
· Experience supporting mission-critical or regulated environments.
· Knowledge of data warehousing, analytics platforms, and modern data engineering patterns.
Education Qualification
Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience acceptable).