MSYS - Newark, NJ
posted 3 months ago
As an AWS Cloud Database Administrator Specialist, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality database administration services to Application and Development Teams. This position is hybrid, requiring local candidates from New Jersey, and involves responsibilities such as provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of various Amazon databases including Redshift, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Document DB. You will utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation and Terraform to ensure that the database infrastructure is robust and efficient. Your work will involve close collaboration with IT teams to assess the current database infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions that enhance performance and reliability. You will be expected to develop Infrastructure as Code for provisioning and maintaining databases according to best practices and specific requirements. This role demands a deep understanding of database concepts and hands-on experience with the mentioned Amazon databases, ensuring that you can optimize performance through query tuning, index optimization, and schema refinement. In addition to technical skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential, as you will need to diagnose and resolve complex database issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also necessary to effectively interact with internal teams. You will be responsible for developing and implementing backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data, as well as high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Furthermore, you will document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.