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Job Title: Database Administrator
Location: San Antonio, Texas (Onsite/Hybrid)
Clearance: TS/SCI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Education: BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Salary: Based on experience
Benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus structure Comprehensive health insurance 401(k) with company match Generous PTO
Application: Apply here, on our Careers Page @ Careers - Metronome (wearemetronome.com), or email your resume to r.derring@wearemetronome.com.
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Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator to support mission-critical systems by managing relational and non-relational databases across classified and unclassified environments. This role focuses on AWS-hosted solutions, automation, data orchestration, and maintaining data integrity across systems. Ideal candidates will bring a strong understanding of cloud database architecture, data pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
Key Responsibilities
Administer and maintain multiple databases in both unclassified and classified AWS environments Provide system administration for core data-related AWS services Deploy and manage AWS-hosted database solutions (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.) Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring uptime and scalability Implement security best practices, disaster recovery, and backup/recovery strategies Manage data life cycles, quality, ingestion, transformation, and modeling Leverage cross domain solutions (e.g., AWS Diode) for secure data exchanges Automate database maintenance tasks using scripting and orchestration tools Design and manage cloud-based data pipelines using AWS services (Lambda, EKS, Kubernetes, etc.)
Required Skills
Minimum of 5 years' experience in database engineering/administration 2+ years hands-on experience with AWS services and database management Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases Understanding of data migration, replication, modeling, and modernization Experience with automation, scripting (Python or Bash), and infrastructure as code Proficiency in performance tuning, data quality assurance, and disaster recovery planning Ability to orchestrate data pipelines and apply programming concepts to data workflows
Certifications
Required: IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, SSCP) Preferred: AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty, AWS SysOps Administrator)
Preferred Skills
Proficiency in AWS-native tools and services: Kubernetes, EKS, Diode, Lambda Experience with secure data movement across classified environments Familiarity with cloud orchestration and containerized database deployment
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Metronome, LLC
401(k)
Jul 25, 2025