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Database Administrator(MongoDBA)- Full Time

Smart IT Frame LLC, Chandler, AZ, United States


Responsibilities

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MongoDB databases across environments (Dev, Test, Prod)

Monitor MongoDB performance, replication, and availability

Perform regular backups and restore operations (logical and physical) and validate recovery procedures

Implement security best practices including authentication, authorization, and role‑based access

Troubleshoot MongoDB issues related to performance, connectivity, replication, and storage

Collaborate with application teams to optimize schema design and queries

MySQL Administration

Install, configure, and maintain MySQL databases

Execute database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures

Monitor MySQL performance, capacity, and availability

Perform database tuning, indexing, and query optimization

Manage users, privileges, and data security

Handle upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance tasks

Backup, Restore, DR Management

Design and maintain backup strategies for MongoDB and MySQL

Conduct regular restore testing to ensure data recoverability

Maintain documentation for backup, restore, and DR processes

Support audits and compliance requirements related to data protection

Monitoring Support

Monitor database health and proactively address issues

Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and preventive actions

Provide on‑call or production support as required

Maintain operational documentation and SOPs

Required Skills Qualifications

5 years of experience in MongoDB and/or MySQL database administration

Strong knowledge of backup, restore, and recovery strategies

Experience with database performance tuning and optimization

Hands‑on experience with monitoring and troubleshooting production databases

Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments

Basic scripting knowledge in Shell, Python, or similar is a plus

Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

Preferred Skills

Experience with cloud‑managed databases (e.g., MongoDB Atlas, AWS RDS)

Exposure to high‑availability replication and disaster recovery setups

Knowledge of compliance and security best practices

Role Type

Database Administration / Production Support

Suitable for DBA, APSE, CTI, Platform Support, and aligned roles

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