AWS Administrator Job at Openkyber, Maryland

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  • Openkyber
  • Maryland

Job Description

Job Title: Database Administrator (Senior)

Duration: 12 months+ (possible extension for multiple years)

Location: Linthicum, MD, 21090

Client: Maryland Benefits/MD Think CJAMS Operations team ( Child Welfare and Adult Service)

Position Description: Detail-oriented and dependable Database Administrator (DBA) who will be responsible for ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning of production databases supporting a cloud-base web application. This is a support-focused role, working closely with application support analysts, DevOps, and developers to ensure high availability, data integrity, and performance in a live operational environment.

Responsibilities include:

  • Production Database Support Provide day-to-day operational support for cloud-hosted production and non-production databases (e.g., AWS RDS, ...). Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents, service requests, and performance issues.
  • Monitoring & Performance Tuning Monitor database health using appropriate tools (e.g., CloudWatch, or third-party solutions). Analyze slow queries, optimize SQL performance, and tune indexes to enhance responsiveness. Address capacity and storage concerns proactively.
  • Backup, Recovery & Maintenance Manage automated backups and restore testing processes. Ensure database recovery strategies are documented and tested regularly. Perform routine maintenance tasks such as statistics updates, integrity checks, and log management.
  • Security & Compliance Apply and monitor role-based access controls (RBAC) and user privileges in production environments. Assist in audits and ensure adherence to security and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, SOC 2) Apply patches and updates to maintain compliance and security posture.
  • Collaboration & Documentation Work closely with application support and engineering teams to resolve data-related application issues. Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), data dictionaries, and knowledge base articles. Support reporting teams with access to reliable and optimized data sources.

Education: This position requires a Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline.

General Experience: The proposed candidate must have at least eight (8) years of DBA experience with a strong focus on operations support in a cloud environment.

Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, and RedShift. Experience supporting cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS RDS) Solid understanding of production database monitoring, support, and troubleshooting best practices.

Specialized Experience: Experience working in a 24/7 production support environment. Exposure to ticketing systems (e.g., JIRA, ServiceNow) Familiarity with ITIL processes or experience in an ITSM-based organization. Experience with automation or scripting for operational tasks (e.g., Python, Bash) Certifications: AWS Database Administrator certification is a plus.

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