Database Administrator

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team in a hybrid capacity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing database systems in both on-premises and cloud (preferably AWS) environments. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and has experience being the sole DBA or part of a small IT team, this role offers you the autonomy and challenge you’re looking for.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and maintain both on-prem and cloud-based database systems (primarily AWS RDS and EC2-hosted databases)

Design, implement, and manage High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR) strategies

Automate regular maintenance tasks such as backups, patching, and monitoring

Proactively analyze performance and troubleshoot issues across  platforms

Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with internal and external standards

Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to support application and infrastructure needs

Participate in capacity planning and cost optimization for cloud database workloads

Document procedures, configurations, and best practices

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a DBA in production environments

Strong knowledge of AWS database services (e.g., RDS)

Experience managing HA / DR configurations

Proficiency in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL

Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a lean IT or startup-like environment

Scripting and automation experience (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in environments where the DBA was the primary or sole database expert

Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI / CD pipelines

Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Solutions Architect)

Exposure to data warehousing or analytics tools is a plus

Work Schedule

Hybrid : 2–3 days onsite at our NYC or Orlando office; remainder remote

Off-hours support for critical issues or maintenance windows