Manager Database Administrator
Core
Lead a specialized team managing and optimizing critical database infrastructure in a cloud-based environment, ensuring availability, performance, scalability, and security of AWS database systems.
Role type
Manager Database Administrator (Strategic Leadership + Hands-on Technical)
Builds
AWS RDS and EC2 database environments, database modernization initiatives, and operational excellence culture.
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS) + Database Administration
Required skills
AWS RDS/EC2 management, SQL Server/MySQL administration, database architecture design, performance tuning, team leadership, disaster recovery planning, capacity planning, encryption protocols, vendor management, cloud infrastructure management
Preferred skills
Master's degree in CS/IT, AWS Certified Database – Specialty, VP-level experience, multi-node cluster environment experience
Technologies
AWS, RDS, EC2, SQL Server, MySQL, T-SQL
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Database Administration team, overseeing architecture, design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS RDS and EC2 environments; Establish and enforce database policies, procedures, and best practices; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure database architectures meet business requirements; Support application development, testing, and deployment by resolving technical challenges; Lead troubleshooting of complex database issues and implement solutions; Drive database modernization initiatives and align infrastructure with industry standards; Partner with DevOps/SRE teams to promote automation and best practices; Monitor performance and implement optimization improvements; Manage database growth, capacity planning, and infrastructure resources; Develop and strengthen database encryption protocols (BYOK); Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and improvements; Design and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies; Manage vendor relationships and assess emerging technologies.
Seniority
Manager, 12+ years experience (including 2+ years in VP-level or equivalent senior leadership)
