Remote Database Engineer: Performance, Security & Recovery

remoting.work; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

remoting.work is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and safeguard production databases. The role emphasizes stability, security, and high availability in a remote, asynchronous team environment.

You will monitor, tune, and secure database systems, ensure robust backup/recovery procedures, and maintain precise configuration documentation. Strong written English is essential for collaboration across time zones.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in database administration, or 5+ years at a mid-senior level.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain production database environments.
• Hands-on experience with performance tuning and monitoring tools.
• Proven track record implementing and managing database security controls.
• Experience designing and executing backup and recovery procedures under real conditions.
• Strong written English — our company works in English.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and availability of all database systems.
• Monitor and tune database performance using dedicated performance monitoring tools, resolving bottlenecks before they affect operations.
• Design and enforce database security controls, including access management and vulnerability mitigation.
• Manage and test backup and recovery procedures using backup software, ensuring data can be fully restored at any time.
• Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, changes, and incident responses.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

Security controls

Backup & recovery

Documentation

English communication

Tools

Performance monitoring tools

Job description

remoting.work is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and safeguard production databases. The role emphasizes stability, security, and high availability in a remote, asynchronous team environment.

You will monitor, tune, and secure database systems, ensure robust backup/recovery procedures, and maintain precise configuration documentation. Strong written English is essential for collaboration across time zones.