Database Administrator (DBA)

Ampcus, Inc; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is recruiting a Database Administrator (DBA) onshore for Englewood Cliffs, NJ. You will install, configure, monitor, and optimize databases across on-premises and cloud environments, with emphasis on MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.

You will manage AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache), deploy automation via Ansible and CloudFormation, and ensure security, backups, and high availability while collaborating with DevSecOps and development teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis administration.
• Experience managing AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache).
• Knowledge of replication, failover, backup/recovery, and high-availability architectures.
• Experience with Ansible and CloudFormation for infrastructure automation.
• Strong database monitoring and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in Linux administration and scripting (Shell, Python).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain databases across on-premises and AWS.
• Manage replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions.
• Administer AWS DB services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache) and related infra.
• Automate provisioning and deployments using Ansible and CloudFormation.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning with CloudWatch, Datadog, PMM, MonYog.
• Conduct health checks, capacity planning, and troubleshooting for reliability.
• Collaborate with developers on schema and indexing optimizations.
• Partner with DevSecOps to manage security hardening, patching, and upgrades.
• Design and maintain backup/recovery and DR strategies.
• Generate ad-hoc reports and support operational decisions.
• Support Linux system administration and develop automation scripts.

Skills

Database administration

Shell scripting

Python

Linux administration

DevSecOps practices

CI/CD integration

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

AWS RDS

Aurora

DynamoDB

ElastiCache

CloudWatch

Datadog

PMM

MonYog

Ansible

CloudFormation

Linux

EC2

S3

Job description

Overview

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of technology and business consulting services. We are recruiting a motivated candidate to join our team as a Database Administrator (DBA) onshore.

Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA) onshore
Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis databases across on-premises and AWS cloud environments.
• Manage database replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions aligned with application requirements.
• Administer and optimize AWS database and infrastructure services including RDS, Aurora, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, EC2, and S3.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, database deployments, and operational tasks using Ansible and AWS CloudFormation.
• Implement proactive monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning using CloudWatch, PMM, Datadog, and MonYog.
• Perform database health checks, routine maintenance, capacity planning, and troubleshooting to ensure system reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with developers on schema design, indexing strategies, query optimization, and database performance improvements.
• Partner with DevSecOps teams to manage security hardening, patching, compliance, and upgrade activities.
• Design and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Generate ad-hoc reports, analyze database metrics, and support operational decision-making.
• Support Linux system administration and develop automation scripts using Shell scripting or Python.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis administration.
• Experience managing AWS database services including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and ElastiCache.
• Knowledge of replication, failover, backup/recovery, and high-availability architectures.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible and CloudFormation.
• Strong database monitoring and performance tuning expertise.
• Proficiency in Linux administration.
• Scripting skills in Shell or Python.
• Experience working in production environments with performance, scalability, and security considerations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD integration.
• Exposure to containerized or hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of database migration and cloud modernization initiatives.
• Strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.