World Vision · 1 month ago
Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelWorld Vision is a global organization dedicated to helping vulnerable children overcome poverty. They are seeking a Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA) who will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of cloud-based databases across global systems, supporting both operational and strategic initiatives.
CharityNon ProfitReligion
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide support, guidance, and collaboration to field office IT staff across all regions to ensure consistent service delivery and alignment with global standards
Manage and maintain cloud-based databases (e.g., Azure SQL, Amazon RDS, PostgreSQL, MySQL) across production and non-production environments
Implement and monitor backup, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies
Optimize database performance through indexing, tuning, and automation
Ensure database security and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to support application performance and scalability
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for consistent and automated database deployments
Conduct proactive monitoring and capacity planning using ITOM tools
Work collaboratively within Agile teams, embracing iterative delivery, continuous improvement, and adaptive planning as part of the organization's new ways of working
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in programming/systems, computer science, information systems, or mathematics, specialized training, certification or equivalent work experience
Has a broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application and/or web standards
Security-first mindset is essential in all aspects of cloud infrastructure and operations
Strong understanding of IT Operations Management (ITOM) and database observability
Experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and cloud-native database services
Problem-solving skills with a value-driven mindset, focusing on service optimization and reliability
Customer-centric approach—understanding how database performance impacts end-user experience and business outcomes
Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform, Python) for DevOps integration
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Terraform and Azure DevOps
Familiarity with GitHub Actions, Ansible, or scripting tools such as PowerShell or Python is highly desirable
Company
World Vision
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization focused on improving the lives of children, families, and communities worldwide.
Founded in 1950
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Probus
CFO
Chris Glynn
Senior Vice President, Transformational Engagement
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