CLOUD DBA (Must have active Secret clearance)

NorthHill Technology • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

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.

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
• Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Nice To Haves

• AWS experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed