Hybrid MySQL DBA: Performance, Security & Scale

LCS - London Computer Systems; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

London Computer Systems (LCS), based in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks an experienced MySQL Database Administrator to develop, maintain, and optimize the databases that support our business-critical software. You will manage architecture, access privileges, backups, and performance tuning for high-availability systems.

The role emphasizes security, reliability, and continuous improvement in a collaborative, modern tech environment with large-scale systems and tools.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in MySQL database administration and management.
• Strong Linux knowledge and experience.
• Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing database performance.
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL statements.
• Understanding of database security, backup, recovery, and availability practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain MySQL databases.
• Install, maintain, and configure MySQL architecture and related systems.
• Monitor database performance, security, integrity, and availability.
• Manage database access and privileges to help ensure security of company data.
• Develop, implement, and maintain backup and recovery processes.
• Monitor server resource usage and troubleshoot performance or capacity concerns.
• Analyze and optimize queries, indexes, configurations, and database processes.
• Test new MySQL versions and plan upgrades and migrations.
• Configure and maintain database replication.
• Automate routine database administration and maintenance tasks.
• Identify current and future resource and capacity needs.
• Align database operations with long-term organizational planning.
• Collaborate with technical teams to troubleshoot issues and support application reliability.

Skills

MySQL DBA

Linux

SQL optimization

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Percona tools

Ansible

Python scripting

Job description

London Computer Systems (LCS), based in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks an experienced MySQL Database Administrator to develop, maintain, and optimize the databases that support our business-critical software. You will manage architecture, access privileges, backups, and performance tuning for high-availability systems.

The role emphasizes security, reliability, and continuous improvement in a collaborative, modern tech environment with large-scale systems and tools.