What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Database Administrator position at Fusion Technology?
Job Description
Job Description
Who is Fusion Technology?
Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern residing in the heart of the beautiful mountainsides of West Virginia, steps away from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division's Headquarters. Founded in 2007 by an Engineer-by-trade, Fusion Technology dedicates our valuable resources to providing comprehensive IT services and solutions to mission-critical US Government programs and the Intel Community.
Position Location : Remote
Who are you?
Security-cleared Professional : You have made it through the process of receiving a United States government security clearance - congratulations! We know you are a trustworthy intel professional because you have an active DOD Secret security clearance.
Education is important to us : You have a Bachelor's Degree with 6-8 years of experience.
Experience is important to us :
- Experience as a Database Administrator with a focus on Aurora Postgres and DynamoDB in large-scale, enterprise environments.
- Strong skills with Bash Scripting, experience related to automation and line experience is required.
- Proficiency in database maintenance, patching, security best practices, connection protocols, troubleshooting, and backup / recovery strategies.
- Strong experience with database tuning, query optimization, and performance monitoring tools.
- Solid understanding of microservices architectures and experience connecting databases to distributed systems.
- Experience with DevOps practices and automation of database tasks (scripting, CI / CD pipelines).
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and hands-on experience in managing databases in a cloud environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
What you'll do :
The DBA will work extensively with Amazon Aurora Postgres and Amazon DynamoDB, handling both the operational and developmental aspects of database management. The role involves working with cross-functional teams, maintaining high performance, and ensuring data security across complex, large-scale architectures.
Key Responsibilities :
What matters to you matters to us.
Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training.
Fusion Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
