Contractor Senior Database Administrator
ASCENDING is hiring a remote Contractor Senior Database Administrator. The career level for this job opening is Entry Level and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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SQL Server Database Administrator
Manage and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments. Expertise required in backup and restore processes, query optimization, logging and monitoring, authentication and authorization, and legacy system upgrades/retirement.
- Manage database backups using native tools and AWS Backup.
- Optimize queries.
- Handle vendor/shadow database queries.
- Implement logging and monitoring solutions.
- Integrate security systems.
- Design authentication and authorization frameworks.
- Oversee RDS and EC2 SQL Server and PostgreSQL upgrades.
- Work with Windows and GNU/Linux environments.
- Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CDK and Terraform while managing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience as an SQL Server Database Administrator.
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
- Expertise in backup and restore strategies, query optimization, and monitoring.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based databases (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with authentication and authorization architectures.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CDK and Terraform.
- Experience working with both Windows and GNU/Linux environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with vendor/shadow database queries.
- Knowledge of database security best practices.