Database Analyst II – Cloud

*SYSTEMTEC* is seeking a *Database Analyst II – Cloud *for a _hybrid _opportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC. Candidate will serve as a senior database resource supporting cloud migration, database modernization, and enterprise data initiatives. The role will design, administer, secure, and optimize cloud-hosted databases while helping ensure high availability, performance, recoverability, and compliance across complex technology environments. *Required Qualifications of the Database Analyst II – Cloud:* * Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. * 8+ years of IT experience with significant hands-on database administration experience. * Demonstrated experience with cloud database migration, deployment, and modernization initiatives, including lift-and-shift projects. * Hands-on experience with cloud database platforms such as AWS RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, EC2-hosted databases, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL. * Strong SQL development and performance-tuning skills, including complex queries, indexing, execution-plan analysis, and optimization of large datasets. * Experience designing and supporting high-availability, backup/recovery, replication, failover, snapshot, and disaster recovery strategies, including cross-region configurations. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform, ARM Templates, or CloudFormation. * Strong understanding of cloud security, data protection, encryption, identity and access management, and compliance requirements. * Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to advise technical teams and contribute to complex data architecture decisions. *Preferred Skills/Experience of the Database Analyst II – Cloud:* * Experience managing both relational and non-relational databases across cloud and on-premises environments. * Experience with cloud-native monitoring and performance tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Enhanced Monitoring, Performance Insights, Azure Monitor, SolarWinds, or Redgate. * Familiarity with Agile development practices and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence. * Experience with AWS data and analytics services such as Redshift, QuickSight, or Glue. * Knowledge of NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI, or similar security and regulatory frameworks. * Experience automating database administration or operational processes with Python, PowerShell, or comparable scripting languages. * Cloud database or cloud architecture certifications. * Experience supporting data warehouses, analytics platforms, or cloud-native applications involving semi-structured and unstructured data. *Responsibilities of the Database Analyst II – Cloud:* * Design, develop, implement, and maintain logical and physical database architectures that support complex business and technical requirements. * Lead or support cloud database migrations, including planning and implementing high availability, replication, backup/recovery, failover, and disaster recovery solutions. * Monitor database health, capacity, availability, and performance while tuning queries, indexes, and configurations to meet application and customer requirements. * Establish and maintain database security controls, data protection practices, compliance measures, and audit readiness across cloud environments. * Evaluate database technologies, upgrades, infrastructure requirements, and architectural alternatives while recommending solutions that improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to database personnel and collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, and business teams on complex data initiatives. *Work Location:* Hybrid. Columbia, SC. *Compensation / Benefits:* Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means competitive compensation, access to health, dental, disability, and life coverage, and 401(k) with match. *\*\*\*Please note: *SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey*.\*\*\** Pay: $61.85 per hour Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC 29201