Cloud Operations Database Administrator

ISA Consulting is an IT company offering end-to-end solutions in Digital Transformation, Digital Consulting and Business Process Services - supporting all Tech Stacks. Collectively we service a multitude of clients across industries and company verticals. We are a culmination of some of the brightest Full Stack Developers, Data Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, Quality Analysts, Strategists, spanning across multiple time zones.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Operations Database Administrator with deep expertise in AWS to design, manage, and optimize our cloud-based database infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of mission-critical databases that support our business operations and customer-facing applications in a 24x7 environment. You will collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to implement best practices for database performance, automation, and cost optimization. This position requires a blend of hands-on technical skills, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Your contributions will directly impact application performance, operational efficiency, and the overall success of our cloud strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven professional who thrives in dynamic environments to deliver robust, secure, and cost-effective database solutions.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Database Deployment & Configuration: Provision and configure cloud-based database instances such as AWS RDS, EC2, NoSQL, Databricks. Set up clustering, replication, and failover for high availability. Migrate on-premises databases to cloud environments.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor database health and query performance using CloudWatch, Performance Insights, other AWS and 3rd party tools. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize queries, adjust instance sizes and/or storage tiers to balance cost and performance.
• Security & Compliance: Implement IAM roles, encryption (KMS), and security groups to enforce data protection. Ensure compliance with regulations (e.g. GDPR, ITAR, HIPAA, SOC 2). Audit permissions and maintain secure access controls.
• Backup, Recovery & Disaster Preparedness: Configure automated backups, snapshots, and point-in-time recovery. Develop and test disaster recovery plans. Ensure point-in-time recovery capabilities at both the database and instance levels.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop scripts and automation workflows for routine tasks (e.g. scaling, patching, monitoring) with AWS CLI, PowerShell, Python. Use Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) for repeatable deployments.
• Patch Management & Upgrades: Apply patches, updates, and version upgrades while minimizing downtime. Evaluate new features or services as introduced.
• Cost & Resource Optimization: Monitor usages and costs with AWS Cost Explorer, Trusted Advisor or other mechanisms. Optimize storage, compute and licensing to control expenses.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve database issues, provide on-call support for critical incidents, and collaborate with development and operations teams to address application-level concerns.
• Documentation & Process Improvement: Maintain detailed documentation of database architecture, configurations, and procedures. Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes.

Requirements and Skills

• Strong expertise in AWS RDS, Aurora (server and serverless)
• PostgreSQL
• CloudWatch, RDS Performance Insights
• Proficiency in performance tuning, backup strategies, disaster recovery.
• Strong experience with automation and scripting (AWS CLI, PowerShell, Python).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB
• ElasticSearch, NoSQL
• Databricks, Redshift, Datawarehouse
• Azure DevOps
• Infrastructure as Code Tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of database administration experience, with at least 2 years focused on AWS.
• AWS certifications desired.
• Relevant database certifications desired (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Databricks, etc.) or equivalent hands-on experience.
• B.S., B.A. or commensurate work experience.

Hiring Policy

This job description may evolve over time. ISA Consulting is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair workplace for all, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.(F)

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