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Insight Global AWS Database Administrator in Atlanta, Georgia
Job Description
Insight Globals client is seeking an experienced AWS Database Administrator who is passionate about cloud technology and has a deep understanding of AWS database services. As a key member of the IT Operations team, you will be responsible for deploying, managing, implementing, and optimizing database solutions, queries, pipelines, and services for our customers. The DBA will perform administration and engineering for multiple production databases across multiple accounts. Successful candidates will have the ability to rapidly troubleshoot complex technical problems under pressure. You will also work closely with key stakeholders, development teams, and business customers to understand their unique business needs and provide expert guidance to ensure their database systems are secure, scalable, and performant.
Compensation:
While on contract this person this person will be making $70-$90 hourly.
Once converted, this person will be making 130,000 to 150,000 annually.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
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Skills and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
AWS Certification - Professional or equivalent certifications.
Proven experience deploying, implementing, and managing database solutions on AWS, including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, SQL and others.
Strong understanding of database technologies, data modeling, and database architecture patterns.
Expertise in performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting of AWS database solutions.
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. partner with solution architects and developers to ensure proper use/scale/strategies are implemented for database solutions
Understand this is an IT environment will 24/7 requirements, and on-call support maybe required at times due to issues, incidents, and/or escalations requiring additional support from the Support Center. Responsibilities:
*Please note anything highlighted is a focus
Support the following AWS Database services: Aurora, Postgres, RDS, Redshift, SQL, and Time Series
Provide an operations focused mindset, with the ability to test, validate, tune, and implement performance and resource optimization improvements across multiple AWS services and environments
Maintain development, test, and production environments across multiple AWS accounts
Monitor and maintain database security (IAM roles, policies, accounts) and database software across environments
Identify and implement performance tuning strategies for databases/queries/jobs and services
Create and deploy Backup and recovery strategies aligned with business requirements
Identify and provide root cause analysis of production-related database issues
Provide on-call support for production databases/services - daily maintenance, monitoring, problem resolution and internal customer and development support
Continuously monitor and analyze database performance, identifying areas for improvement and implement optimizations to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
Implement security best practices for AWS database solutions, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Create comprehensive documentation for database architectures, configurations, and best practices to ensure easy maintenance and knowledge transfer null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.