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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