Cloud Database Administrator

Overview

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and optimize cloud-based infrastructure using Azure/AWS services that meet the performance, availability, scalability, and reliability needs of our applications and services.
• Database Administration: Manage and maintain database instances, including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Security: Implement and maintain database security measures, such as user authentication, access control, and encryption.
• Backup and Recovery: Establish and maintain backup and recovery procedures to ensure data protection.
• Data Migration: Migrate data from existing databases to Azure/AWS cloud platforms.
• Capacity Planning: Plan and manage database resources to ensure scalability and availability.
• Automation: Automate database management tasks to improve efficiency.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot database issues and resolve performance problems.
• Database Design and Development: Design, develop, and implement databases in Azure/AWS.
• User Account Management: Create and manage user accounts, granting appropriate permissions.
• Reporting and Monitoring: Generate database reports, monitor database activity, and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate provisioning and management of cloud resources. Write and maintain scripts for automation and deployment using PowerShell, Python, or Azure/AWS CLI.
• Work with stakeholders to document architectures, configurations, and best practices.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles around data protection, identity and access Management (IAM), compliance and regulatory, threat detection and prevention, disaster recovery and business continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
• At least 4 to 6 years of experience in IT cloud infrastructure, architecture and operations, including security, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, design, and deployment principles and practices, including databases, data warehouses, and DevOps.
• Expertise in Azure/AWS networking and security fundamentals, including network endpoints & network security groups, firewalls, external/internal DNS, load balancers, virtual networks and subnets.
• Proficient in scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell, Python, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Certifications in Azure/AWS platform administration, networking and security are preferred.
• Strong self-organization, time management and prioritization skills
• A high level of attention to detail, excellent follow through, and reliability
• Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship building skills across multiple levels and functions in the organization
• Ability to listen, establish rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner vertically within the business unit or function, as well as with leadership and functional teams
• Strategic thinker focused on business value results that utilize technical solutions
• Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting
• Capable to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
• Fluent in English language.