Database Administrator Senior

Job Title: Database Administrator Specialist

Location: Mclean VA or Dallas TX(Remote)

Duration: 12 Months

Need experience with CFT written in YAML.

Job Description:

• Provide DBA support on all aspects of databases administration including provisioning backup/recovery replication deployment and real time production troubleshooting responsibilities on MongoDB.
• Automation MongoDB Activity to be Automated for Cloud.
• Install configure monitor upgrade and maintain database in production and nonproduction environments.
• Provide 24x7 on call DBA support for production environment on rotation schedule and on ad hoc need basis.
• Provide Database deployment support for Test and Production environments.
• Diagnose and address database performance issues using performance monitors and various tuning techniques.
• Interact with Systems administrators on Linux operating systems issues related to Databases.
• Able to write database provisioning maintenance and reporting cloud automation scripts.
• Configure and maintain Database High availability.
• Support data replication and Sharding.
• Troubleshoot database production problems and database connectivity issues.
• Implement DR solutions.
• Ability to work well as a team and as an individual with minimal supervision.

Cloud Development and Automation:

• Utilize AWS services to develop and automate cloudbased solutions.
• Implement and maintain automation scripts to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Leverage AWS Lambda for automation tasks like DB provisioning deletion etc.

Basic Requirements:

• More than 10 years of experience in Database administration
• Solid handson experience (5 years) with MongoDB
• Extensive Database performance tuning experience
• Deep knowledge of industrystandard enterpriseclass best practices for a large database environment
• Good experience with AWS Cloud and Linux/VM platform
• Expertise in automation via AWS CFT/ Lambda functions (3 Years)
• Deep understanding of HA DR Database and storage technologies Data replication
• Experience implementing supporting and auditing database security.
• Hands on automation experience with Python YAML Unix Shell scripting etc.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting MongoDB on prem and Cloud.
• Experience with AWS CFT development.
• Experience with Database monitoring tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in virtual environment using VMware.
• Database and Cloud vendor certification