AWS Database Administrator
Job Title: AWS Database Administrator
Duration: (6+ Months Contract)
Location: Remote/New York Hours (Need candidate only from EST)
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) contractor for a 6-month engagement. This position is highly visible, with any potential extension contingent on demonstrated progress and business review. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing and supporting our AWS-based database landscape and must be comfortable working independently and directly with multiple teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Administration and AWS Support
• Support and manage AWS database environments, including:
• Aurora PostgreSQL
• Aurora MySQL
• RDS PostgreSQL
• RDS MySQL
• RDS MariaDB
• Execute database instances consolidation and standardization of maintenance plans.
• Enhance monitoring and alerting systems.
• Implement and improve security and access controls.
• Address and support specific application requirements as needed, ensuring that applications are following database best practices.
Management & Communication
• Effectively communicate, plan, and schedule database changes, considering squad/team impacts.
• Maintain accurate database inventory and application inventory per database.
• Produce regular database services metrics and reports.
• Coordinate closely with individual teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth database operations and changes.
Personal Attributes:
• Self-starter with strong self-management skills and a proactive approach to overcoming obstacles.
• Effective communicator, comfortable interacting directly with various teams and stakeholders.
• Available to work standard New York business hours.
Experience & Skills Required:
• Proven experience in AWS database services administration and optimization.
• Strong DBA skills, including consolidation, monitoring, alerting, and security best practices.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for migrating cloud databases.
• Demonstrated management and coordination abilities, including inventory and metrics reporting.
• Experience supporting application-specific database requirements and ensuring adherence to database best practices.
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Duration: (6+ Months Contract)
Location: Remote/New York Hours (Need candidate only from EST)
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) contractor for a 6-month engagement. This position is highly visible, with any potential extension contingent on demonstrated progress and business review. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing and supporting our AWS-based database landscape and must be comfortable working independently and directly with multiple teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Administration and AWS Support
• Support and manage AWS database environments, including:
• Aurora PostgreSQL
• Aurora MySQL
• RDS PostgreSQL
• RDS MySQL
• RDS MariaDB
• Execute database instances consolidation and standardization of maintenance plans.
• Enhance monitoring and alerting systems.
• Implement and improve security and access controls.
• Address and support specific application requirements as needed, ensuring that applications are following database best practices.
Management & Communication
• Effectively communicate, plan, and schedule database changes, considering squad/team impacts.
• Maintain accurate database inventory and application inventory per database.
• Produce regular database services metrics and reports.
• Coordinate closely with individual teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth database operations and changes.
Personal Attributes:
• Self-starter with strong self-management skills and a proactive approach to overcoming obstacles.
• Effective communicator, comfortable interacting directly with various teams and stakeholders.
• Available to work standard New York business hours.
Experience & Skills Required:
• Proven experience in AWS database services administration and optimization.
• Strong DBA skills, including consolidation, monitoring, alerting, and security best practices.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for migrating cloud databases.
• Demonstrated management and coordination abilities, including inventory and metrics reporting.
• Experience supporting application-specific database requirements and ensuring adherence to database best practices.
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