Cloud Services Database Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor various databases across multiple environments, using established tools, such as DataDog, on a day-to-day basis
• Supporting the Cloud Operations team in handling database issues, and acting as a subject matter expert/escalation point
• Aid in investigating issues related to various databases, and where necessary, liaise with other internal teams in resolving issues
• Collaborate with the Cloud Services Infrastructure Architect in implementing robust backup and disaster recovery strategies for various database platforms for both customer accounts and internal applications
• Support the Cloud Operations team in handling Disaster Recovery (DR) operations for databases for customers
• Ensure database security in respect to the ways in which Centric implements customer databases
• Engage in Cloud Services projects, where there is a need for database implementations, to ensure they are performant and secure, to meet our security needs

Qualifications

• Must Haves:
  • Microsoft Certified: Database Administrator Associate
  • Certification in at least one of the three main cloud providers, especially those that relate to Cloud Managed Database platforms
• Experience And Skills:
  • 10+ years of proven experience as a Database Administrator/Specialist, including Cloud Managed instances
  • Hands-on experience in monitoring databases via centralized tools, such as DataDog
  • Experience in troubleshooting performance issues on relational and non-relational databases
  • The ability to work out how databases and database objects work in relation to applications, with or without documentation
  • Experience in handling disaster recovery scenarios for databases, as well as other related areas such as backup management and data retention policies
  • Solid skills in designing and implementing various database platforms, using tools such as Terraform for deployment, and providing support to other teams developing such scripts
  • Knowledge of data security frameworks, including such areas as NIST, ISO27001, and data privacy standards
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams, cloud providers, and external customers
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
  • A keen interest in keeping up-to-date with advancements in database technologies
• Nice To Have:
  • Relevant certifications in PostGreSQL and/or MongoDB Administration
  • Any exposure to AI data engineering