Senior Cloud Database Engineer – Remote

SAIC

United States

Remote

USD 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Sr Database Administrator to join a high-performing team focused on data migration to the cloud and ongoing database support. This is a 100% remote role with responsibilities spanning DBMS installation, tuning, backup/recovery, security, and documentation.

The candidate will work with Oracle and SQL Server, design and optimize databases, and implement robust security and DR strategies while collaborating with developers and IT staff. Remote work is supported.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in database administration, preferably with Oracle and SQL Server.
Advanced certifications are preferred: Microsoft Azure DB Admin Associate, OCP, AWS DB Specialty.
Edifecs certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and upgrade database management systems (DBMS).
Create and manage database objects such as tables, indexes, views, and stored procedures.
Monitor and maintain database performance, including tuning and optimization.
Analyze and optimize database performance, including query optimization and index management.
Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect data integrity and availability.
Perform regular backups and recovery drills to ensure data can be restored in case of failures or disasters.
Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures.
Manage user access and permissions to ensure data security and compliance with organizational policies.
Monitor database systems for performance, errors, and potential issues using monitoring tools.
Perform regular maintenance tasks, including database patches and updates.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for database-related issues.
Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and other IT staff to resolve database problems.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and processes.
Create and update operational manuals and guidelines for database management.
Ensure databases comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Stay updated with the latest developments and trends in database technologies and implement relevant improvements.