Cloud Database Administrator

Summary

Join Ivanti as a Cloud DBA Manager and lead a team of DBAs, managing and optimizing database performance on Azure and AWS. You will develop and implement cloud database strategies, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance with FedRAMP High and IL5. This role requires 10+ years of DBA experience with SQL Server in cloud environments and 5+ years of leadership experience. You will collaborate with various teams, drive automation, and contribute to a best-in-class cloud database environment. The position offers a competitive salary between USD $150,000 and USD $175,000 per year. Ivanti is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen on U.S. Soil
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 10+ years of DBA experience with SQL Server in Azure and AWS
• 5+ years of leadership/managerial experience in a cloud database environment
• Expertise in high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions for SQL Server
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Redis
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Bash for database automation
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and IAM in cloud environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
• Experience with database monitoring tools such as New Relic, Redgate, and SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer (DPA) for performance tuning and issue detection
• Expertise in handling FedRAMP High and Impact Level 5 (IL5) compliance for cloud database environments, including: Implementing and managing security controls required for FedRAMP High and IL5
• Ensuring compliance with federal security regulations and risk management frameworks
• Collaborating with security and compliance teams to prepare for FedRAMP audits and IL5 assessments
• Developing and maintaining documentation required for FedRAMP High and IL5 accreditation
• Direct experience with authorization processes and continuous monitoring
• Familiarity with security tools and automation techniques to maintain FedRAMP High and IL5 compliance
• Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 controls and their application to cloud database environments
• Participate in weekend shifts and on-call rotations

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of DBAs, fostering a high-performing culture
• Work closely with the other DBA teams at Ivanti across geographies (U.S., India, Europe, etc.)
• Manage, optimize, and ensure the performance, security, and availability of databases hosted on Azure and AWS
• Develop and implement strategies for cloud database architecture, migration, and automation
• Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and enforce security best practices
• Implement robust backup and disaster recovery solutions for critical cloud-based database systems
• Work closely with Engineering, Platinum Engineering, DevOps, SRE and Observability to ensure seamless database integrations and deployments
• Establish proactive monitoring and alerting mechanisms to ensure high availability and rapid incident response
• Drive automation in database administration using Powershell, Python, Bash, or other automations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with other RDBMS solutions like PostgreSQL and MySQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Redis is highly desired

Benefits

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $150,000 and USD $175,000 per year