AWS Database Administrator (DBA)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an AWS Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) for a contract assignment (potential RTH) with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Midtown , NYC . Hybrid: in-office 2 days/week.

This is strictly a DBA role - not looking for Data Engineer

Overview
The AWS Database Administrator will be responsible for providing hands-on administration and support of SQL Server and MySQL platforms within AWS environments. This role is highly operational and support-driven, focused on ensuring database stability, performance, and responsiveness to ongoing business and application team needs.

The ideal candidate will be a strong, hands-on DBA who can quickly ramp up and support a fast-paced environment with a mix of planned work and ad hoc requests.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on administration of SQL Server (RDS and EC2) and Aurora MySQL databases in AWS
• Manage database environments including backups, health monitoring, security, and system performance
• Support database migrations, implementations, maintenance, and troubleshooting across environments
• Perform performance tuning and optimization of databases, queries, and infrastructure
• Handle ad hoc support requests from application teams (backups, refreshes, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Investigate and resolve database issues, including root cause analysis
• Ensure all support requests are handled within defined SLAs and procedural requirements
• Participate in on-call rotation, providing 24/7 support for incidents, outages, and escalations
• Support after-hours work for deployments, system changes, and critical operations as needed
• Collaborate with DBAs, application developers, and business users to meet database service needs

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a Database Administration and support role
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working in AWS cloud environments
• Strong experience with:
  • SQL Server (RDS and EC2)
  • MySQL / Aurora MySQL
• Advanced proficiency in SQL (complex queries, performance tuning, troubleshooting)
• Strong understanding of cloud database design principles and AWS best practices
• Experience supporting production environments, including incident response and escalation handling
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and deep troubleshooting of database issues
• Experience working in on-call support environments
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Skills

• Financial services experience
• Experience with ActiveBatch or similar scheduling/orchestration tools
• AWS certifications
• Experience supporting high-demand, operational environments with ad hoc requests
• Exposure to both cloud and on-prem database environments

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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