Lead Database Administrator
Listed on 2026-06-16
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Data Engineering
This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range$55.00/hr - $65.00/hr
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Professional Recruiter at Insight GlobalJob title: Lead Database Administrator
Openings: 1
Duration: Long term contract w/ no end date
Location-zipcode & Travel: Fully remote
Schedule: 8-5 CST
PR: $55-$65/hr
Must haves:
- 8+ years' of experience in data management and database systems
- 3+ years experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure
- Strong experience with Postgre
SQL and MSSQL server - SQL querying, scripting, and managing databases
- Experience developing and/or implementing data governance and security practices
- Experience developing and/or maintaining business intelligence reporting technologies such as Tableau or PowerBI
- Experience supporting development teams that run on Microsoft's tech stack, preferably .Net
Plusses:
- AWS Certifications
- Experience with federal workforce development programs
- AWS Data Services experience (Glue, EMR, Athena, Lambda, S3)
- Experience migrating databases from EC2 to AWS (RDS, Aurora, Redshift)
Day to day: Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled Lead Database Administrator (DBA) to oversee database migration, architecture, and administration efforts. The ideal candidate will lead the migration of Postgre
SQL databases from EC2 to AWS managed services, architect optimal AWS data solutions, and design cloud-native data pipelines using AWS services. They will establish security, backup, and disaster recovery protocols, optimize database performance, and support Tableau reporting solutions for federal workforce programs. Responsibilities include maintaining Postgre
SQL and MSSQL Server databases, creating and enhancing schemas, stored procedures, and queries, and aligning database architecture with broader application strategy. The candidate will explore emerging AWS data services, develop proof-of-concept solutions, and improve data quality, integration, and governance.
- Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
- Employment type
Contract
- Job function
Information Technology - Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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