Senior Database Administrator

Looi Consulting LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Looi Consulting LLC is seeking a senior, hands-on Database Administrator to manage Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL databases in a cloud-based production environment. The role emphasizes performance, security, reliability, and automation across Linux and AWS.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations, support 24/7 production systems, implement cloud replication, and apply DevOps practices, with strict PCI DSS, HITRUST, SOX, and SOC 2 controls. US time-zone alignment is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in DBA roles with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL on Linux.
• 4+ years deploying databases in AWS.
• Experience with 24/7 production databases and BI systems.
• Strong performance tuning, monitoring, and space management.
• Experience with cloud data replication using AWS DMS, Kinesis, or similar.
• Advanced SQL, PL/SQL, PSQL, and Linux shell scripting.
• Practical experience with DevOps, CI/CD, change management.
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, HITRUST, SOX, SOC 2 security/compliance.
• Excellent English communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Administer Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL databases on Linux and AWS.
• Support 24/7 production databases and BI systems for reliability and performance.
• Monitor health, tune queries, troubleshoot bottlenecks, manage capacity and storage.
• Implement cloud replication with AWS DMS and Kinesis.
• Develop SQL/PLSQL/PSQL and Linux scripts for automation.
• Collaborate with engineering to deploy changes across environments.
• Apply DevOps practices and CI/CD for database deployments.
• Leverage AI tools to automate DBA tasks and improve efficiency.
• Ensure security and compliance with PCI DSS, HITRUST, SOX, SOC 2.
• Investigate incidents, perform root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Follow change control using Jira, Git.

Skills

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Linux

SQL

PL/SQL

PSQL

DevOps

Scripting

Tools

AWS DMS

Kinesis

Jira

Git

CloudWatch

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Remote | LATAM | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading provider of secure digital communications and healthcare interoperability solutions.

We are looking for a highly experienced, hands-on Senior Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and support mission-critical databases in a cloud-based production environment.

This role requires deep expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS, and Linux, along with a strong focus on database performance, high availability, security, automation, and production reliability.

The ideal candidate is proactive, technically independent, and comfortable supporting complex database environments while collaborating closely with engineering and operations teams.

You must be able to work standard US time zones (UTC-8 to UTC-5/UTC-7 to UTC-4).

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL databases running on Linux and AWS.
• Support mission-critical 24/7 production databases and Business Intelligence (BI) systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and availability.
• Monitor database health, optimize SQL queries, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and manage database capacity and storage.
• Implement and maintain cloud-based data replication solutions using AWS DMS, Kinesis, and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain SQL, PL/SQL, PSQL, and Linux shell scripts for database operations and automation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy database changes across development, testing, and staging environments.
• Apply DevOps practices and CI/CD tools to streamline database deployments and change management.
• Leverage AI tools to automate repetitive database administration tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain database security and ensure adherence to applicable PCI DSS, HITRUST, SOX, and SOC 2 controls.
• Investigate and resolve production incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and implement preventive improvements.
• Follow established change management procedures using Jira, Git, and related tools.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on database administration experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL in Linux environments.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience deploying and managing databases in AWS.
• Proven experience supporting business-critical, 24/7 production databases and BI systems.
• Strong expertise in database performance tuning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and space management.
• Hands-on experience implementing cloud data replication using AWS DMS, Kinesis, or similar technologies.
• Advanced SQL, PL/SQL, PSQL, and Linux shell scripting skills.
• Practical experience with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and database change management.
• Proficiency with Jira, Git, and structured change control processes.
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, HITRUST, SOX, and SOC 2 security and compliance requirements.
• Experience using AI tools to automate database administration tasks and improve productivity.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent English communication skills and ability to collaborate with distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with database migrations, replication, and cloud modernization projects.
• Knowledge of AWS database and monitoring services, including RDS and CloudWatch.
• Experience implementing database automation using Python, Bash, or infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience supporting high-volume SaaS platforms or applications in regulated industries.
• Familiarity with high availability, disaster recovery, and backup/recovery strategies.

What We're Looking For

A senior, hands-on DBA who takes ownership of database reliability and performance. Someone who can independently troubleshoot complex production issues, proactively improve database operations, and use automation and AI tools to make systems more efficient, secure, and scalable.

Interview Process

• Pre-screen with Recruiters
• DBA Team Technical and Cultural Fit Interview
• VP of Network Operations Final Interview