Senior Cloud Database Administrator

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Database Administrator who will act as a technical authority for designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated database systems across both cloud and on-premises environments. This position requires advanced hands-on expertise with Postgre

SQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS RDS, Aurora Global Database, and high-availability / active-active data architectures. Experience with Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC) in OCI and Oracle DBA work is also highly valued, given the hybrid nature of the client platforms.

This individual will be accountable for driving initiatives in database security, disaster recovery, high availability, and performance optimization. They will partner closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams, while also mentoring junior administrators and ensuring operational excellence. The role requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution to balance large-scale projects with day-to-day stability.

On-site work requirement: Candidates will be required to work on site 4 days per week in Salt Lake City.

• Design, build, and manage enterprise-grade database systems in AWS, OCI, and hybrid platforms.
• Implement and maintain distributed and global-scale architectures (e.g., Aurora Global and Oracle RAC).
• Define, enforce, and monitor compliance with database security standards and governance policies.
• Establish RTO and RPO baselines to ensure system resilience and disaster recovery preparedness.
• Oversee continuous upgrades, patching, and performance tuning for MSSQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, Oracle, and QLIK databases.
• Collaborate with engineering, Dev Ops, and security teams to deliver resilient and scalable solutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise for database design decisions in major strategic initiatives.
• Lead incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for critical database issues.
• Guide and mentor less experienced DBAs to build organizational capability.
• Conduct capacity planning, workload forecasting, and performance stress testing.
• Support integration of analytics platforms (QLIK and others) with enterprise database infrastructure.
• Manage in-memory data stores such as Redis and Elasti Cache.
• Take ownership of cross-functional database projects from planning to delivery.

• Proven experience managing Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server in large-scale production environments.
• Strong knowledge of AWS-native databases such as RDS and Aurora Global Database.
• Ability to architect and manage active-active and fault-tolerant systems.
• Deep understanding of security, encryption, auditing, and compliance practices.
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, Python, and Bash for automation and scripting.
• Hands-on expertise with Oracle ExaCC, Golden Gate, and Oracle RAC strongly preferred.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in delivering complex projects alongside operational responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years in database administration with at least 5 years in cloud platforms.
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Database Specialty, Oracle Certified Professional, or Postgre
  
  SQL certification.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops methods and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
• Experience with Talend, QLIK Replicate, and other integration technologies.
• Hands-on experience in AWS and OCI infrastructures.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Higher Education