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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Analyst II - Cloud - **Company:** Systemtec, Inc. - **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $128,648.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Business Analytics Applications, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Collaborative Software, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Database Queries, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Amazon DynamoDB, Failover, Python (Programming Language), SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, SQL Databases, Unstructured Data, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Spring Cloud, System Availability, Indexer, Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Atlassian Tools, Performance Monitor, Non-relational Database, Redgate, Cloudwatch, Terraform - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7662c8dee01e3583 ## About the Role * Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. * 8+ years of IT experience with significant hands-on database administration experience. * Demonstrated experience with cloud database migration, deployment, and modernization initiatives, including lift-and-shift projects. * Hands-on experience with cloud database platforms such as AWS RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, EC2-hosted databases, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL. * Strong SQL development and performance-tuning skills, including complex queries, indexing, execution-plan analysis, and optimization of large datasets. * Experience designing and supporting high-availability, backup/recovery, replication, failover, snapshot, and disaster recovery strategies, including cross-region configurations. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform, ARM Templates, or CloudFormation. * Strong understanding of cloud security, data protection, encryption, identity and access management, and compliance requirements. * Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to advise technical teams and contribute to complex data architecture decisions. Preferred Skills/Experience of the Database Analyst II - Cloud: * Experience managing both relational and non-relational databases across cloud and on-premises environments. * Experience with cloud-native monitoring and performance tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Enhanced Monitoring, Performance Insights, Azure Monitor, SolarWinds, or Redgate. * Familiarity with Agile development practices and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence. * Experience with AWS data and analytics services such as Redshift, QuickSight, or Glue. * Knowledge of NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI, or similar security and regulatory frameworks. * Experience automating database administration or operational processes with Python, PowerShell, or comparable scripting languages. * Cloud database or cloud architecture certifications. * Experience supporting data warehouses, analytics platforms, or cloud-native applications involving semi-structured and unstructured data. ## Description SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Database Analyst II - Cloud for a hybrid opportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC. Candidate will serve as a senior database resource supporting cloud migration, database modernization, and enterprise data initiatives. 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