Remote Database Administration Leader (AWS RDS/EC2)

SitusAMC Holdings Corp.; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

401K

Job summary

SitusAMC is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator leader to drive the Database Administration team. You will oversee AWS RDS/EC2 database design, security, and performance, while guiding modernization efforts and collaborating with DevOps and application teams.

Responsibilities include policy development, capacity planning, backups, and vendor management. A strong background in SQL, MySQL, AWS, and leadership is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 12+ years’ experience in database administration, typically with 2+ years in a VP level role or external equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• 3-5 years’ experience with Amazon RDS and EC2 databases.
• Strong knowledge of database design, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Experience working with application developers to build and optimize database environments from ideation to implementation.
• Extensive experience in SQL and database management tools.
• 3-5 years’ experience with cloud infrastructure and services, particularly AWS.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty) are a plus.
• Direct experience with the setup and support of SQL and MySQL Server in a multi node cluster environment
• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and TSQL
• Strong analytical ability, good judgment, strategic and multidimensional thinker
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong commitment and dedication to the position and a team player
• Commitment to mentor, train, and lead staff
• Requires the ability to support both planned and unplanned events

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Database Administration team, providing guidance and mentorship
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS RDS and EC2 databases to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance in accordance with SitusAMC’s product needs
• Develop and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards to ensure system integrity and security
• Work with the project team and business teams to ensure database designs meet project and business requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to support application development, test, deployment, and provide day to day support
• Lead from the front to troubleshoot problems and clearly communicate resolution to stakeholders
• Lead database modernization efforts to align database technology with industry best practices
• Work with DevOps/SRE teams on creation and deployment of database templates, and coach them on database best practices
• Monitor database performance and implement solutions to optimize performance
• Responsible for monitoring database growth and capacity planning
• Develop and enhance database encryption protocols to facilitate BYOK architectures
• Plan, coordinate, test, and execute database upgrades and migrations
• Plan, document, and execute database backup and recovery strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new database technologies and tools.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager

Job description

SitusAMC is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator leader to drive the Database Administration team. You will oversee AWS RDS/EC2 database design, security, and performance, while guiding modernization efforts and collaborating with DevOps and application teams.

Responsibilities include policy development, capacity planning, backups, and vendor management. A strong background in SQL, MySQL, AWS, and leadership is essential for success.