AWS Database Admin - Lead / Specialist

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AWS Database Admin - Lead / Specialist

# AWS Database Administrator

 

What does a successful AWS Database Administrator do at Fiserv?

We are looking for an AWS Database Administrator to help us manage, optimize and secure cloud-based database platforms that support critical business applications. In this role, we partner across technology, security and application teams to maintain reliable, scalable and high-performing database environments in AWS.

 

A successful person in this role brings strong database administration experience, cloud platform knowledge and a practical approach to operational excellence. We value professionals who are proactive, collaborative and focused on delivering secure and resilient solutions that align with business priorities.

 

What you will do:

- Administer and support databases hosted in AWS environments

- Manage cloud database services, including Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora

- Support self-managed database platforms hosted on Amazon EC2

- Monitor database performance, availability and capacity across production and non-production environments

- Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades and maintenance activities

- Develop and maintain backup, recovery and disaster recovery procedures

- Troubleshoot database incidents, performance bottlenecks and service interruptions

- Partner with application, infrastructure and DevOps teams to support releases and environment readiness

- Implement database security controls, including access management, encryption and auditing

- Support database migration and modernization initiatives from on-premises environments to AWS

- Create and maintain automation scripts for recurring operational tasks

- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, support procedures and operational runbooks

- Participate in on-call rotation and support critical incident response as needed

- Identify opportunities to improve scalability, reliability and operational efficiency

 

What you will need to have:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

- Experience administering enterprise database environments in production settings

- Hands-on experience with AWS database platforms such as Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora

- Experience with one or more relational database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server

- Experience with database backup and recovery, high availability and disaster recovery concepts

- Knowledge of database performance tuning, query optimization and troubleshooting

- Understanding of AWS core services related to database operations, including IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, KMS and security groups

- Scripting experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell or SQL

- Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills

- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment

 

What would be great to have:

- AWS certification such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or AWS Certified Solutions Architect

- Experience in financial services, payments or another regulated industry

- Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation

- Familiarity with database migration tools and cloud modernization programs

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

- Exposure to NoSQL technologies such as DynamoDB & DSQL

- Experience with enterprise monitoring, alerting and incident management tools

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:

• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 

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