What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLOUD DBA (Must have active Secret clearance) position at NorthHill Technology?
One of our clients has a full-time opening for a cleared Cloud DBA (must have active Secret clearance) to assist in the operation and support of cloud-hosted data environments. This role focuses on maintaining database reliability, supporting data workflows, and contributing to the performance and availability of AWS-based systems. It’s well-suited for someone eager to build hands-on experience in cloud data engineering and database operations.
Responsibilities and Qualifications:
- Assist with backup, restore, and recovery processes to ensure data protection and continuity
- Write and maintain automation and administrative scripts using Bash, Python, Perl, or similar tools
- Support and administer relational databases including Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or comparable platforms
- Monitor system health and database performance, participating in tuning and optimization efforts
- Work in Linux/UNIX environments to support day-to-day database and data platform operations
- Help develop, maintain, and support ETL workflows and data pipelines
- Contribute to data modeling efforts and maintain well-structured schemas
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to support cloud-based deployments
- Assist with database security practices, including access controls and compliance requirements
- Document processes, configurations, and operational procedures to support knowledge sharing and continuity
- Bring a basic understanding of infrastructure and cloud concepts, with AWS experience preferred
Requirements:
- 5 years of relevant, professional experience with being an AWS DBA or a Cloud DBA, including Db2
- Must possess an active Secret clearance or above
- Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status.