Cloud Database Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +8 more states.

📋 Description

• Administer, oversee, and enhance DDPS/PRS database environments, which includes AWS Redshift Serverless, Snowflake, Amazon Athena, and relational databases.

• Conduct performance tuning for databases, optimize queries, manage indexes, and handle workload management.

• Oversee database backup, recovery, and configurations for high availability.

• Validate the integrity of backups and assist in disaster recovery testing, ensuring compliance with RTO/RPO standards.

• Provide support for Databricks workspace administration, encompassing cluster management, job scheduling, and monitoring the performance of notebooks and pipelines.

• Design and maintain database schemas, stored procedures, and scripts for data migration.

• Ensure compliance of database environments with CMS ARS security protocols, which include encryption, access control, audit logging, and vulnerability remediation.

• Assist in database testing using DBFit/FitNesse.

• Collaborate with the QA Manager on data quality validation and the management of test-environment databases.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in database administration.

• At least 3 years of experience with cloud data platforms.

• Practical production experience with AWS Redshift Serverless and Snowflake for large-scale data warehousing.

• Familiarity with optimizing queries in Amazon Athena and managing Amazon S3 data lakes.

• Experience in administering Databricks clusters and workspaces.

• Proficient SQL skills for performance tuning, schema development, stored procedures, and data migrations.

• Knowledge of database security controls, including encryption, IAM-based access, audit logging, and vulnerability remediation.

• Capability to pass required CMS and internal background checks for public trust.

• Must reside in one of the designated U.S. states: Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, Tennessee, Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, or Texas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that is making a significant impact in healthcare IT.

• Enjoy a supportive work/life balance.

• Benefit from 100% remote work flexibility.

• Access opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

• Work in a supportive and collaborative professional environment.