AWS Database Administrator - Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC
Washington, DC
About the Job
Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is an award-winning, rapidly growing federal government contractor committed to providing innovative, high-performing solutions to our government clients and focused on fostering a workplace that encourages growth, initiative, creativity, and employee satisfaction.
Harmonia Holdings Group (HHG), LLC, an award-winning federal government contractor, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced AWS Database Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and optimizing Oracle and MS SQL databases, as well as extensive experience with AWS managed databases including RDS, Aurora and Redshift. This role requires a deep understanding of database failover and recovery, backups, migration of on-premises databases to AWS, and proficiency with AWS CloudWatch. The successful candidate will be passionate about ensuring database performance, availability, and security, and experienced in handling data warehouses.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties, in addition to the below, may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Strong understanding of various RDS platforms (MySQL, Oracle, Postgres, Aurora, SQL server) and how to use cloud formation and AWS CLI for deploying, managing, and automating these database environments
- Experience implementing and designing High availability and disaster recovery solutions in AWS
- Experience in database failover, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery planning
- Experience supporting security audits
- Strong knowledge on the principles of well architected framework and how they specifically apply to the customers AWS database environments
- Deep familiarity with database monitoring tools, especially AWS CloudWatch, for performance monitoring and alerting
- Experience with data warehouse design, implementation, and optimization, for example, AWS Redshift
- Lead migration projects from on-premises databases to AWS, including planning, execution, and validation of database migrations and upgrades
- Ensure database security measures are in place, including access controls and audit logging. Comply with all applicable data privacy laws and regulations
- Provide high-level support for complex database issues, including troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, etc.
- Expertise in Windows and Linux OS and its fundamentals
- AWS or relevant database/security certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architecture Professional, AWS Certification – Database – Specialty, Security+ CE, etc.)
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in database administration, focusing on AWS database technologies
- Proven experience as a DBA with expertise in Oracle and MS SQL server databases
- In-depth knowledge of AWS database services, such as Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, etc.
- Strong understanding of the various database platforms running on EC2 and how to use cloud formation and AWS CLI for deploying, managing, and automating these database environments
- Demonstrated experience with migrating on-premises databases to AWS
- Utilize AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools to ensure database health, performance, and to automate scaling and notifications
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Familiarity with data security and privacy best practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance requirements
- Experience with database backup and recovery strategies, including point-in-time and disaster recovery solutions
- Self-motivated and proactive, with excellent organizational and time management skills
GOVERNMENT CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS:
- Citizenship – Must be a US Citizen
- Clearance – Preference will be given to candidates with Top Secret clearance
- Location – This role will be Remote/Telework with on-site visits (Washington DC) if /when needed
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Here at Harmonia we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include:
- Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
- Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
- Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
- A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
- A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company
- Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
- Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
- Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification
We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Harmonia family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to
- Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans w/ Wellness Incentives for employees and family
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options
- 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Veterans Cohort
- Gym membership reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Dollar-for-dollar 501(c)(3) donation matching
- Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
- Paid holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off
- Adoption Expense Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional development and career growth opportunities and paid training days
- Employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program for employee and family
- Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more!
Check out our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!
Harmonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Harmonia does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact HR@harmonia.com.