Trustech · 2 days ago
Senior Cloud Database Administrator
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTrustech is seeking a Senior Cloud Database Administrator who will act as a technical authority for designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated database systems across both cloud and on-premises environments. This role involves driving initiatives in database security, disaster recovery, and performance optimization while mentoring junior administrators.
RecruitingStaffing AgencyTechnical Support
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Tice Bain
Responsibilities
Design, build, and manage enterprise-grade database systems in AWS, OCI, and hybrid platforms
Implement and maintain distributed and global-scale architectures (e.g., Aurora Global and Oracle RAC)
Define, enforce, and monitor compliance with database security standards and governance policies
Establish RTO and RPO baselines to ensure system resilience and disaster recovery preparedness
Oversee continuous upgrades, patching, and performance tuning for MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and QLIK databases
Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to deliver resilient and scalable solutions
Provide subject matter expertise for database design decisions in major strategic initiatives
Lead incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for critical database issues
Guide and mentor less experienced DBAs to build organizational capability
Conduct capacity planning, workload forecasting, and performance stress testing
Support integration of analytics platforms (QLIK and others) with enterprise database infrastructure
Manage in-memory datastores such as Redis and ElastiCache
Take ownership of cross-functional database projects from planning to delivery
Qualification
Required
Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future (including CPT/OPT) cannot be considered for this job
No C2C
Candidates will be required to work on site 4 days per week in Salt Lake City
Proven experience managing PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server in large-scale production environments
Strong knowledge of AWS-native databases such as RDS and Aurora Global Database
Ability to architect and manage active-active and fault-tolerant systems
Deep understanding of security, encryption, auditing, and compliance practices
Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, Python, and Bash for automation and scripting
Skilled communicator with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
Demonstrated leadership in delivering complex projects alongside operational responsibilities
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
10+ years in database administration with at least 5 years in cloud platforms
Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Database Specialty, Oracle Certified Professional, or PostgreSQL certification
Preferred
Hands-on expertise with Oracle ExaCC, GoldenGate, and Oracle RAC strongly preferred
Company
Trustech
Trustech is a recruting firm that offers staffing and training services with software, mobile , and front end development services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Michelle Hendy
Chief Executive Officer
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