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# Database Administrator (DBA)

- **Company:** Ampcus Inc
- **Location:** Englewood Cliffs, NJ, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Loss, Amazon DynamoDB, Failover, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, MongoDB, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Redis, Ansible, Shell Script, Datadog, Scripting, Amazon ElastiCache, Database Optimization, Reliability of Systems, Database Performance, HybridCloud, Cloudformation, Database Migration, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Performance Monitor, Database Replication, Cloud Migration, Database Monitoring, Cloudwatch, Devsecops
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87185409/1

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis administration.
 * Experience managing AWS database services including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and ElastiCache.
 * Knowledge of replication, failover, backup/recovery, and high-availability architectures.
 * Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible and CloudFormation.
 * Strong database monitoring and performance tuning expertise.
 * Proficiency in Linux administration.
 * Scripting skills in Shell or Python.
 * Experience working in production environments with performance, scalability, and security considerations., * Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD integration.
 * Exposure to containerized or hybrid cloud environments.
 * Knowledge of database migration and cloud modernization initiatives.
 * Strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration skills.

## Description

* Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis databases across on-premises and AWS cloud environments.
 * Manage database replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions aligned with application requirements.
 * Administer and optimize AWS database and infrastructure services including RDS, Aurora, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, EC2, and S3.
 * Automate infrastructure provisioning, database deployments, and operational tasks using Ansible and AWS CloudFormation.
 * Implement proactive monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning using CloudWatch, PMM, Datadog, and MonYog.
 * Perform database health checks, routine maintenance, capacity planning, and troubleshooting to ensure system reliability and scalability.
 * Collaborate with developers on schema design, indexing strategies, query optimization, and database performance improvements.
 * Partner with DevSecOps teams to manage security hardening, patching, compliance, and upgrade activities.
 * Design and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to minimize downtime and data loss.
 * Generate ad-hoc reports, analyze database metrics, and support operational decision-making.
 * Support Linux system administration and develop automation scripts using Shell scripting or Python.


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