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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - **Company:** Kentro LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Database Connection, Database Servers, Database Storage Structures, Document-Oriented Databases, Fault Tolerance, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MySQL, Network Protocols, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Cloud Services, DataOps, Software Vulnerability Management, Connectivity Problems, Snowflake, Database Optimization, Multi-Cloud, Database Performance, Indexer, Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Functional Programming, CIS Benchmarks, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Splunk, Servicenow, Amazon Redshift, Databricks, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8104f25b-d8e3-4da7-aee3-5fd48a49e243 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree * 6+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer in multi-cloud environments * Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, or related enterprise databases. * Strong SQL expertise including tuning, indexing, partitioning, and advanced query optimization. * Experience administering cloud databases (AWS RDS, Aurora, Redshift) and cloud data platforms. * Experience with large system data migrations. * Experience supporting ETL pipelines, data migrations, and high-volume data operations. * Experience with backup/restore processes, DR planning, and replication. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. * Excellent communication and documentation skills Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Azure SQL, AWS DMS, DataSync, Lambda, S3, EC2, CloudFormation/Terraform. * Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or cloud-scale analytics platforms. * Experience supporting data lake/lakehouse architectures. * Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53/171, FedRAMP, and federal security baselines. * Experience supporting container workloads (Kubernetes, EKS). * Certifications: AWS, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Databricks, or related. * Experience with networking protocols as related to ETL and data loading activities. Clearance Requirement: * or Lawful Permanent Resident () * Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance * Must meet updated ID requirements: + If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully. ## Description Database Administration & Engineering * Administer, configure, optimize, and support CFPB databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Amazon RDS, and Redshift. * Perform database performance tuning, indexing strategies, partitioning, query optimization, storage optimization, and replication configuration. * Ensure cloud-native scalability, fault tolerance, and multi-AZ, multi-zone architectures for database reliability and automation. Cloud & Migration Support * Support migration of legacy and on-premise database systems to Azure or AWS cloud environments (Azure SQL, RDS, Aurora, Redshift, S3). * Maintain and enhance AWS Transit Gateways and cloud networking components related to database access and security. * Execute data migration processes using tools such as AWS DMS, DataSync, S3 transfer, ETL pipelines, and workflow orchestration platforms (Airflow, Step Functions). Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Operations * Implement monitoring for performance, availability, and data health using tools like CloudWatch, Splunk, and cloud SDKs. * Lead troubleshooting of database performance issues, connectivity problems, replication failures, and data integrity concerns. * Provide timely response to operational issues including outages, degradations, and incident support for mission-critical CFPB applications. Backup, Recovery & DR * Manage backup/archiving solutions, restore testing, DR planning, and quarterly DR scenario execution ensuring compliance with CFPB guidelines. Data Governance, Security & Compliance * Implement access controls, roles, permissions, encryption, and auditing in alignment with CFPB Cybersecurity, Privacy, and NIST/FedRAMP requirements. * Conduct routine security scanning, vulnerability remediation, patching, and maintenance of database servers. * Coordinate with Cybersecurity and Privacy teams to ensure compliance with data policies, controls, and SLAs. Change Management & Documentation * Manage database changes through CFPB's change control process including ServiceNow change requests and CCB approvals. * Document database environment configurations, migration steps, operating procedures, and SOPs. Collaboration & Stakeholder Support * Support developers, analysts, and business users with database access, query support, and data troubleshooting. * Work with Data Architects and Senior Data Engineers to align database structures with enterprise architecture, lakehouse design, and analytical data models. * Contribute to ETL/ELT pipeline efforts and partner with ETL developers during large-scale data integration projects. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Dynamic Entities in .NET: Building Low-Code Systems on Top of Entity Framework Core](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100218-dynamic-entities-in-net-building-low-code-systems-on-top-of-entity-framework-core) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)