Database Management IV

Job Title: Database Management IV
Location: Washington, DC
Type: Contract
Compensation: $57.52 - $66.00 per hour
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: Public Trust

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise-level PostgreSQL and MySQL database platforms across on-premises and AWS cloud environments.
• Configure, manage, and optimize AWS database services including Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS for MySQL, Amazon Aurora, and MySQL Cluster environments.
• Plan and execute migrations of databases from on-premises environments to AWS cloud platforms (IaaS and PaaS).
• Design, implement, and maintain MySQL clustering, replication, failover, and high-availability solutions.
• Contribute to database architecture and capacity planning to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security.
• Design, implement, and maintain disaster recovery strategies for PostgreSQL and MySQL environments hosted on AWS.
• Monitor performance, integrity, and security of all database platforms and investigate anomalies and production incidents.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks including index optimization, query tuning, backups, and consistency checks.
• Plan and perform database upgrades, patching, and migrations for standalone, clustered, and cloud-hosted database servers.
• Oversee and lead migration projects, including lift-and-shift, modernization, and re-platforming efforts to AWS cloud environments.
• Manage database accounts, roles, and permissions in compliance with security standards.
• Audit database activity and maintain logs for compliance and analysis.
• Implement encryption, secure connectivity (TLS/SSL), and other security controls for data at rest and in transit.
• Maintain detailed documentation of database environments, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Generate reports on database performance, capacity, and usage trends.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to streamline deployments and resolve incidents.
• Mentor junior DBAs and establish operational best practices for AWS database management.

Requirements

• BS degree
• Experience managing enterprise PostgreSQL and MySQL environments in hybrid infrastructures (on-premises and AWS cloud).
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS database services and cloud migration projects.
• Expertise in PostgreSQL and MySQL installation, configuration, optimization, clustering, replication, and backup/recovery.
• Knowledge of high-availability architectures, disaster recovery, and security implementations (encryption, SSL/TLS, IAM).
• Ability to troubleshoot performance issues, optimize SQL queries, and implement performance tuning strategies.
• Proven ability to manage complex database environments and lead migration efforts to AWS.
• Experience with backup tools, automation scripting, monitoring tools, and disaster recovery planning.
• Capability to perform in high-pressure environments and manage multiple incidents simultaneously.
• Mandatory DOT Questionnaire completed and attached with submissions.
• USC or GC and resides in U.S. for at least 3 years.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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