Couchbase Database Administrator
Malkeet Singh
Job Title: Couchbase Database Administrator
Location: FSU Northwest Regional Data Center, 2900
Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32399
(On-site with possible telecommuting upon written approval)
Duration: October 6, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (possible extension)
Client: Florida State University – Northwest Regional Data Center (NWRDC)
Role Overview
The Couchbase Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimization, and support of Couchbase Server environments. The role requires expertise in database performance tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, security, and collaboration with technical teams to ensure high availability and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery
- Install, configure, administer, and support Couchbase Server instances for high availability and performance.
- Monitor and maintain database health; identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
- Design and implement database schemas and indexing strategies.
- Develop and implement robust backup, archival, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Enforce database security protocols, including access control, encryption, and auditing.
- Diagnose and resolve database-related issues (performance, errors, breaches).
- Collaborate with end users, developers, and stakeholders to support application data needs.
- Automate database operations such as backups, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Manage Couchbase XDCR (Cross Data Center Replication) and perform system upgrades.
- Maintain technical documentation for database environments, processes, and troubleshooting.
Internal Processes & Support
- Follow established team procedures for change management, service requests, and technical support.
- Provide second-level support for database issues and incidents.
- Track work hours and maintain project-related documentation.
- Mentor junior Database Administrators and provide guidance on best practices.
- Participate in security and continuity of operations (COOP) activities.
- Be available for on-call and emergency response as required.
Required Qualifications
- 4–10 years of experience as a Couchbase Database Administrator.
- Strong expertise in:
- Database management and administration (installation, configuration, tuning).
- Performance optimization (index creation, management, tuning).
- Capacity planning, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Couchbase XDCR and SDK library upgrades.
- Database security (access control, encryption, patching, auditing).
- Proficiency in automation of database processes using scripts/tools.
- Experience with troubleshooting complex database issues in production environments.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with developers and business teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with IT service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and ticket resolution processes.
- Familiarity with enterprise-level security protocols and compliance frameworks.
- Knowledge of database architecture planning and implementation in large-scale environments.
Thanks & Regards,
Malkeet Singh
Recruitment Lead
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