Sr. Database Administrator
Sr. Database Administrator
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Position: Sr. Database Administrator
Location: Reston VA #HYBRID (must come to office few times a week.(Initially 4 days a week))
Duration: 6 Months
Rate: $70/hr
Job Description:
- Designs implements and maintains databases with respect to access methods access time batch processes device allocation validation checks organization protection and security documentation and statistical methods.
- Perform activities related to the day-to-day administration and maintenance of transactional databases ensuring that the database is available performing properly and safe.
- Perform complex installations upgrades and patching backup and recovery performance tuning security monitoring and configuration.
- Confer with appropriate managers regarding problems with and capabilities of databases.
- Cloud based Database Engineer- AWS Mono DB/ PostgreSQL/ No SQL Redshift similar skills.
- Migrate from Mainframes to Cloud
- Bachelors Degree (Computer Science or IT related field)
- 7 years of experience in database engineering or administration with at least 4 years in cloud environments.
- Strong expertise in PostgreSQL MySQL Oracle or SQL Server in cloud contexts.
- Experience with NoSQL technologies (e.g. DynamoDB MongoDB Cassandra) is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms: AWS Azure or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines DevOps practices and Git-based workflows.
- Scripting skills in Bash Python or PowerShell.
- Deep understanding of data security encryption IAM and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR HIPAA FedRAMP).
- Experience with monitoring tools like CloudWatch Datadog or Prometheus.
- AWS certification or equivalent certification.
- Familiarity with data pipelines and ETL frameworks (e.g. Apache Airflow Glue).
- Ability to communicate effectively with analysts developers tests and project managers in both oral and written form. Advanced
- Ability to work minimal supervision. Advanced
- High-level of analytical and troubleshooting skills. Expert
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Advanced
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
20% Implements designs and structure provided by Systems and Data Architects. Performs installation of complex clustered and high-availability software and hardware environments in a timely manner in keeping with current release levels. Creates and maintains schedules for software maintenance and upgrades. Coordinates software user/acceptance testing activities for new installations and upgrade activities.
20% Develop and implement techniques to prevent system problems troubleshoot incidents to recover services and support root cause analysis
20% Provides project management support regarding most technical aspects of implementing project release upgrades for assigned systems which includes: properly following a project life cycle the development of project plans completing all appropriate documentation and notifications in order to obtain resolution within the established timeframes.
40% Design implement and maintain cloud-based database architectures to support enterprise applications and analytics.
Provision configure and manage RDS Aurora Cloud SQL Cosmos DB BigQuery or other cloud-native DB services.
Perform migrations of on-premises or legacy databases to cloud environments.
Ensure high availability disaster recovery backup and failover configurations are in place and tested.
Implement automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform CloudFormation or Ansible.
Monitor and optimize database performance tuning queries indexes and resource allocations.
Work closely with development DevOps and security teams to ensure data integrity compliance and access controls.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of database incidents and implement preventive actions.
Maintain documentation and define database standards operational procedures and architecture guideline Stay current with industry trends in cloud services database engines and automation strategies.
Thanks & Regards
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LAXMAN
Team Lead - Talent Acquisition
KMM Technologies Inc.
CMMI Level 2 ISO 9001 ISO 20000 ISO 27000 Certified
Employment Type
Full-time
