AWS Database Administrator (DBA)

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What You Will Do:

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) to design deploy and manage highly available secure and scalable database solutions in the AWS cloud.

• This role will focus on optimizing database performance ensuring data security and driving automation for database operations.

• The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with multiple AWS database services understands modern data architectures and can collaborate with developers architects and DevOps teams to deliver reliable data solutions.

• Design implement and manage AWS-managed databases including RDS (Oracle PostgreSQL etc.) develop strategies for high availability replication failover and disaster recovery. Migrate on-premises databases to AWS cloud environments using DMS or native tools.

• Monitor database performance and tune queries indexes and configurations. Implement caching strategies (ElastiCachce Redis etc.) to optimize workloads. Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

• Implement database encryption access controls and key management using KMS and IAM Ensure compliance with industry standards (HIPAA FedRAMP SOC 2 etc.) as applicable.

• Automate provisioning backups restores and monitoring using infrastructure as Code (Terraform CloudFormation etc.). Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines for schema and data changes. Manage cost optimization for cloud-based database services.

• Set up monitoring and alerting with CloudWatch Performance Insights and third-party tools. Troubleshoot complex database issues across production and non-production environments. Conduct root cause analysis of incidents and implement preventive measures.

• Work closely with developers architects and QA to ensure smooth releases.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship or Green Card is required and must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

• Bachelors degree in computer science information systems engineering or related field. Additional Four (4) expedience can be used in lieu of degree.

• 8 years experience as a DBA with at least 5 years in AWS cloud environments

• Expertise in AWS database services (RDS Aurora Dynamo DB ElastiCache etc.).

• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational and NoSQL databases. Proficiency with database migration and replication tools (AWS DMS SCT native replication).

• Owns discovery of data systems and data ops ensures smooth and timely handoff of data systems access ensures data systems and ops continuity during cutover.

• Ensures data systems uptime SLA. Owns policy for connection pool size horizontal and vertical scaling data system resource usage slow query monitoring and enforcement backups downtime migrations and disaster recovery.

• Ownership of services like AWS Aurora (Postgres RDS) AWS DocumentDB AWS ElastiCache (Redis) AWS CloudFront AWS S3 AWS Athena AWS Kinesis AWS QuickSight

• Hands on experience with scripting (Python Bash)

• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaborate mentor help and support other team members as needed to solve complex operational and reliability problems.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform CloudFormation CDK).

• Knowledge of networking security and IAM as applied to databases.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate (Highly desirable).

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or other specialty certifications.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

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