Database Administrator (DBA)

Database Administrator (DBA)

Remote

Duration: 6+ Months CTH

Rate: $55/hr C2C

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REQUIRED SKILLS

• PostgreSQL Administration
• Amazon RDS & Amazon Aurora for PostgreSQL
• AWS Glue & AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
• Performance Tuning & Query Optimization
• Database Backup, Recovery & Security Management

Overview

The Database Administrator oversees the design, implementation, operation, security, and integrity of production, non-production, and redundant database environments across cloud and on-premises implementations. This role will maintain reliable database services, guide database standards and strategy, support backup and recovery readiness, and advise technical and organizational leaders on database capabilities and improvements.

Actual pay will be determined based upon a candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, geographic location, and may include other job-related factors such as certification(s), professional licensure, or internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of production, non-production, and redundant database environments across internal and customer environments.
• Formulates and maintain database management policies, procedures, and standards, and monitor transaction activity and database utilization.
• Reviews database designs and system integrations and recommend enhancements or improvements.
• Develops, manages, and tests backup and recovery plans to confirm that procedures function properly.
• Maintains database security and integrity controls.
• Installs, configures, upgrades, patches, monitors, and troubleshoots PostgreSQL database environments.
• Optimizes PostgreSQL performance through query optimization, index strategy, vacuum and analyze tuning, and database parameter configuration.
• Administers Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora for PostgreSQL and supports database migration and data integration activities using AWS Database Migration Service and AWS Glue.
• Monitors database performance, resource utilization, availability, and operational health, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Collaborates effectively with architecture, engineering, security, and other stakeholders while organizing work for timely completion.