AWS Cloud Database Administrator – Automation & Security

Verisk Analytics, Inc.; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Verisk Analytics, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Database Administrator to secure, maintain and optimize our AWS-based database platform for insurance-related systems. You will work with a small team to automate routines and support a data migration and modernization program.

The role emphasizes resilience, automation and proactive problem solving in production, with a focus on cloud-native best practices and IAM governance. Experience with AWS databases and CI/CD is valued.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of SQL Server or PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Scripting or programming experience for automation.
• A methodical, security-minded approach to changing production systems.
• An interest in database administration and cloud platforms.
• A love of technology and a desire to keep learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver database patching and version upgrades.
• Build and maintain monitoring, alerts and health checks, responding to production issues.
• Manage backups, retention and disaster recovery.
• Control privileged access, database roles and IAM permissions.
• Use AI-assisted development tools for scripting, automating routine tasks, code reviews and troubleshooting.

Skills

SQL

Automation scripting

Security-minded

Cloud platforms

Continuous learning

Tools

AWS databases (Aurora/DynamoDB)

Terraform / IaC scripting

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Job description

Verisk Analytics, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Database Administrator to secure, maintain and optimize our AWS-based database platform for insurance-related systems. You will work with a small team to automate routines and support a data migration and modernization program.

The role emphasizes resilience, automation and proactive problem solving in production, with a focus on cloud-native best practices and IAM governance. Experience with AWS databases and CI/CD is valued.