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Cloud Database Administrator III
Location
United States
Posted
10 hours ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglishAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformMongo DBNo SQLPythonSQLTerraform
Job Description
• Design, implement, and manage database structures in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Ensure database performance, security, and availability
• Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot bottlenecks
• Implement and enforce database security protocols to protect sensitive healthcare data
• Collaborate with IT, development, and compliance teams to support business objectives
• Maintain documentation for database architectures, processes, and compliance activities
• Stay current with advancements in cloud database technologies and healthcare data regulations
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in database administration, with a focus on cloud environments
- Proficiency with AWS required
- Experience with other cloud platforms preferred (Azure, GCP)
- Experience managing large fleets of AWS RDS and Aurora databases in active production systems
- Experience with SQL query language required
- NoSQL experience would be nice
- Strong understanding of database security practices and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH, PCI DSS)
- Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
- Scripting skills (e.g. Python, Terraform) for automation and DevOps support
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty)
- Experience in healthcare technology or with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Familiarity with healthcare data standards and interoperability requirements
- Experience with MongoDB databases a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus structure
- Generous HSA company contribution
- Healthcare, vision, dental benefits
- 401k match program
- Unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays
- Up to $250/year reimbursement for gym memberships and wellness programs
- Education reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth and adoptive parents
- Volunteering opportunities with local and national organizations
