AWS Redshift Database Administrator - Mclean, VA

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Sid K

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9:46 AM (8 hours ago) 9:46 AM

Hi Folks,

My client is looking for AWS Redshift Database Administrator for 5 Month Contract role based in Mclean, VA (Onsite)

Position: AWS Redshift Database Administrator

Location: Mclean, VA (Onsite
Duration: 5 Month Contract

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the company's AWS Redshift databases.

• Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.

• Perform and manage backup, recovery, and migration tasks.

• Collaborate with data engineers and developers to optimize queries, data loads, and database schema design for maximum efficiency and performance.

• Ensure that data replication, backup, and recovery processes are in place and functional to meet the company's disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.

• Implement and maintain database security, create, and manage user accounts, and maintain system security under the guidelines of the company's IT Security Policy.

• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, perform database tuning and performance monitoring.

• Prepare and maintain documentation and standards related to database administration.

• Stay informed of new technologies and practices relevant to database administration and recommend innovative and where applicable, automated approaches for system administration tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with at least 3 years focused on AWS Redshift.

• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.

• Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring, and supporting database servers, including AWS Redshift.

• Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, EMR, and Lambda.

• Proficient in SQL and experience with data migration, transformation, and scripting.

• Knowledge of data privacy laws and understanding of managing sensitive data.