Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 Month(s)
Skills
Access Control
Amazon Web Services
Analytical Skill
Backup Administration
Change Management
Cloud Computing
Job Details
We are looking for a MySQL Database - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Minneapolis, MN
Job Title: MySQL Database - Remote / Telecommute
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- Manage and optimize the performance, availability, and security of MySQL, PXC clusters, and ProxySQL databases.
- Lead and execute public cloud migrations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Develop and deploy automation scripts (Shell, SQL, Python) for provisioning, monitoring, backups, and tuning.
- Design and maintain Grafana and PMM dashboards for observability and anomaly detection.
- Implement and manage database monitoring and alerting systems.
- Ensure adherence to ITIL processes, including Incident, Problem, and Change Management.
- Plan and execute MySQL upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in production environments.
- Lead war room efforts during critical incidents and coordinate cross-functional resolutions.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major incidents and implement preventive actions.
- Enforce database security best practices, including access control, encryption, and vulnerability assessments.
- Collaborate with application teams to optimize queries, indexing, and schema design.
- Stay updated on emerging database technologies and cloud best practices.
- Proven experience as a MySQL and ProxySQL DBA in operational environments.
- Expertise in clustering, cloud migrations, scripting, monitoring, ITIL, and RCA.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
- Proficiency in Shell, SQL, and Python scripting.
- In-depth understanding of database security principles and ITIL processes.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration abilities.
- 10+ years of experience in database administration and cloud environments.
- Experience managing complex MySQL and ProxySQL clusters.
- Experience leading critical incident management and performance tuning.
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
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