MYSQL DBA

Job Description

Job Description

MySQL DBA
Atlanta, GA
Rate - 55/HR

Preferred certifications include MySQL Database Administrator certification or Oracle Certified Professional MySQL Database Administrator.

Job Description/ Responsibilities :

Manage enterprise MySQL database environments to ensure consistent availability, reliability, and secure access for critical business applications and analytics users. -Administer database instances by performing configuration, capacity planning, patching, and structured upkeep activities that maintain Eligible to workimal performance and stability. -Monitor database health using approved observability tools and respond proactively to performance anomalies, resource saturation, and emerging risks in production and nonproduction environments. -Eligible to workimize complex SQL queries and schema designs to reduce response times, improve throughput, and support data workloads that scale with growing transaction and reporting demands. -Implement robust backup and recovery strategies that safeguard transactional data, meet recovery time and recovery point objectives, and support validated restoration procedures for business continuity. -Execute controlled change management for database deployments including schema changes, parameter tuning, and rollout of new instances within defined governance and compliance frameworks. -Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to design data solutions that align MySQL configuration with security policies, capacity projections, and integration patterns across platforms. -Conduct root cause analysis for database related incidents and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence and enhance overall operational resilience. -Document database standards, operational runbooks, and support procedures to create reusable references that improve onboarding, knowledge transfer, and audit readiness. -Support data migration and upgrade initiatives by planning cutover steps, validating data consistency, and coordinating timelines with product and operations stakeholders. -Apply security hardening guidelines to MySQL environments by managing access controls, encryption features, and compliance checks that protect sensitive business information. -Engage in continuous improvement activities by assessing emerging MySQL features, industry practices, and internal feedback to refine database administration processes. -Coordinate hybrid work interactions through structured meetings, remote collaboration tools, and onsite engagements as required to ensure smooth delivery across global teams.