MySQL Cloud Database Administrator

SAIC is seeking a MySQL Cloud Database Administrator Expert to lead enterprise

database environments to AWS Cloud. The position requires expertise in AWS

MySQL, with strong hands-on experience in MySQL cluster (no exception)

administration, PostgreSQL database technologies, including installation,

configuration, maintenance, replication, backup/recovery, and performance tuning

of enterprise database systems across both on-premises and AWS cloud

environments.

This role ensures the security, availability, reliability, and scalability of

mission-critical PostgreSQL and MySQL databases supporting enterprise

applications. The Senior DBA will drive database architecture, capacity

planning, high availability design, disaster recovery strategies, automation of

operational workflows, and enforcement of robust security practices across AWS

environments.

The candidate must be able to work independently and collaborate closely with

stakeholders, application teams, and infrastructure engineers to streamline

deployments, improve database reliability, and ensure consistent data operations

across multiple environments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

are essential.

Must be able to multitask effectively and perform well under pressure in a

fast-paced, high-urgency environment. Ability to prioritize competing tasks,

manage multiple incidents concurrently, and maintain attention to detail in a

high-tempo operations setting. Comfortable working under tight deadlines,

handling frequent context switches, and remaining calm during critical

production incidents.

Job Description

and Duties

* Full time, on-site position at DOT Headquarters, Washington, DC.

* Provide in-person support several days per week, with availability for either

the early shift (starting 7:00 AM) or late shift (ending 7:00 PM) as needed.

* Install, configure, and maintain enterprise-level PostgreSQL and MySQL

database platforms and support infrastructure across on-premises and AWS

cloud environments.

* Configure, manage, and optimize AWS database services including Amazon RDS

for PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS for MySQL, Amazon Aurora, and MySQL Cluster

environments.

* Plan and execute migrations of PostgreSQL and MySQL databases from

on-premises environments to AWS cloud platforms (IaaS and PaaS).

* Design, implement, and maintain MySQL clustering, replication, failover, and

high-availability solutions.

* Contribute to database architecture and capacity planning to ensure

scalability, reliability, performance, and security.

* Design, implement, and maintain disaster recovery strategies for PostgreSQL

and MySQL environments hosted on AWS.

* Monitor the performance, integrity, and security of all database platforms

and investigate anomalies and production incidents.

* Perform routine database maintenance tasks including index optimization,

query tuning, statistics updates, backups, and consistency checks.

* Plan and perform database upgrades, patching, and migrations for standalone,

clustered, and cloud-hosted database servers.

* Oversee and lead migration projects, including lift-and-shift, modernization,

and re-platforming efforts to AWS cloud environments.

* Manage database accounts, roles, and permissions according to least privilege

and compliance requirements.

* Audit database activity and maintain comprehensive logs of configuration and

schema changes for compliance and forensic analysis.

* Implement encryption, secure connectivity (TLS/SSL), and other security

controls for data at rest and data in transit.

* Maintain detailed, version-controlled documentation for database

environments, architecture diagrams, configurations, operational procedures,

and runbooks.

* Generate regular reports on database performance, capacity growth,

availability, and usage trends for stakeholders.

* Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, cloud, and security

teams to streamline deployments and accelerate incident resolution.

* Mentor junior DBAs and establish operational best practices for AWS database

administration, automation, and cloud migration initiatives.

* Demonstrated success managing enterprise PostgreSQL and MySQL environments in

hybrid (on-premises and AWS cloud) infrastructures.

* Proven expertise in planning and executing cloud migration projects with

strong hands-on experience in AWS cloud platforms.

* Must be able to multitask effectively and perform well under pressure in a

fast-paced, high-urgency environment while managing multiple priorities and

production incidents concurrently.

SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] is a premier mission integrator focused on

advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world.

Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and

civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise

IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging

technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that

modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and

inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered

in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For

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