Cassandra Lead Database Administrator

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $60
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon EC2
Amazon RDS
Amazon S3
Amazon Web Services
Ansible
Apache Cassandra
Auditing
Backup
Bash
Capacity Management
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Couchbase
Data Modeling
Data Security
Database
Database Administration
Database Security
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Documentation
Encryption
Grafana
High Availability
IaaS
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Linux
Management
Microsoft SQL Server
MongoDB
MySQL
NoSQL
Orchestration
Performance Tuning
PostgreSQL
Problem Solving
Production Support
Python
Query Optimization
RBAC
Recovery
Regulatory Compliance
Remote Desktop Services
Replication
Root Cause Analysis
SQL
Scripting
Shell Scripting
Terraform
Unix
Virtual Private Cloud

Job Details

Role: Cassandra Lead Database Administrator

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for 10+ years of experience Database Administrator (DBA) to provide production support for Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, Cassandra, and Document-based databases . This role will support the ongoing operations, performance, and availability of our cloud-based and NoSQL database environments. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing large-scale distributed systems, cloud-native services, and hybrid data platforms in a 24/7 production environment.

Technical Skills:

Proven experience in Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, Cassandra, and Document-based d atabases Administrator or similar role in production support environments.

10+ years of experience in database administration and production support roles.

Hands-on experience managing and supporting Apache Cassandra in a production environment.

Strong knowledge of Cassandra internals, architecture, data modeling, replication, and consistency levels.

Proficiency in troubleshooting cluster issues, performance tuning, and capacity planning.

Strong hands-on experience with:

o Amazon RDS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server).

o Apache Cassandra (including setup, scaling, repairs, and performance tuning).

o Document Databases (e.g., MongoDB, Amazon DocumentDB, Couchbase).

Experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS ), including EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC.

Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.

Strong SQL and NoSQL data modeling and query optimization skills.

Familiarity with backup/recovery tools, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Ability to work in a 24/7 support rotation and handle urgent production issues.

Responsibilities

Production Support & Monitoring

o Provide 24x7 production support for RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQL Server), Cassandra, and Document databases.

o Monitor database health, availability, and performance using AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools.

o Triage and resolve database-related incidents and s in a timely manner.

o Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issues.

Database Maintenance & Administration

o Manage database configurations, backup, restore, and disaster recovery for all supported platforms.

o Perform software upgrades, security patches, and maintenance tasks with minimal downtime.

o Maintain cluster integrity and support scaling operations for Cassandra and DocumentDB .

Performance Tuning & Optimization

o Tune queries, indexes, and configurations for optimal performance across RDS, Cassandra, and Document stores.

o Analyze workloads and suggest improvements to data access patterns and schema design.

Security & Compliance

o Support audits, compliance checks, and data protection policies across environments.

o Implement and enforce database security best practices (encryption, IAM policies, VPCs, RBAC, etc.).

Automation & CI/CD Integration

o Automate operational tasks and deployments using scripts (Bash, Python) and IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

o Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate database changes into CI/CD pipelines.

Collaboration & Documentation

o Work closely with development, SRE, and infrastructure teams to support application rollouts and releases.

o Maintain detailed runbooks, SOPs, and incident post-mortem documentation.

Qualification:

Experience with AWS-native database services : Amazon DocumentDB, Keyspaces (for Cassandra), or DynamoDB.

Familiarity with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) and cloud-native application patterns.

Hands-on experience with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Jenkins.

Certifications such as AWS Certified Database Specialty, or AWS Solutions Architect Associate.

Exposure to monitoring/logging tools like CloudWatch, DataDog, ELK stack, or PrometheGrafana.

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