{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1aed84117645f50fb13a53d1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1aed84117645f50fb13a53d1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1aed84117645f50fb13a53d1","title":"Cloud Database Analyst","description":"Cloud Database Analyst\nJob at a Glance\n\nTitle: Cloud Database Analyst\nLocation: Columbia SC (Hybrid)\nContract: W2 only, 6 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI\nPay: $61.85/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match\n\nOverview\n\nAnalyze and develop complex logical and physical database designs, data models, and relational data definitions in support of corporate and client information systems requirements. Ensure department standards for data are adhered to in constructing data management programs and tools, while performing regular monitoring, maintenance, and housekeeping for performance, capacity, and troubleshooting of assigned databases.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nAnalyze and develop complex logical and physical database designs, data models and relational data definitions in support of corporate and client information systems requirements.\nEnsure that department standards for data are adhered to in constructing data management programs and tools.\nPerform regular monitoring, maintenance, and housekeeping for performance, capacity, and troubleshooting of assigned databases.\nMentor less experienced personnel.\nDefine data architecture standards for the organization, structure, attributes, and nomenclature of data elements.\nDesign, develop, test, and implement new database objects (tables, views, indexes, databases, etc) and administer existing architectures supported for performance and maintenance related issues.\nAnalyze and recommend best practice steps to prevent potential database issues, such as performance degradation or potential loss of service as well as recommend actions to fix issues when database problems do occur (outages or potential errors).\nRecommend methods to recover or improve databases to include analysis/review of vendor products.\nProvide input into complex decisions as they relate to data architecture, infrastructure and/or administration.\nConsult with information systems areas on database issues and proposed changes.\nRecommend tuning to databases and queries when they are not performing to customer requirements.\nAnalyze and recommend upgrades to database software and components based on security requirements, new technology, or evolving application system requirements.\nAnalyze and recommend capacity planning (SAN storage) based on captured growth trends and monitoring.\nReview database environments to ensure they meet security controls and audit requirements; continually mitigate identified risks and vulnerabilities.\nEnsure recoverability of databases by creating, scheduling and monitoring database backups for dependent systems.\nSupport management on enterprise wide and departmental goals and objectives.\nProvide education and information on security policies, practices, and awareness programs.\nMay provide estimation on work efforts and recommendations on training plans for less experience staff.\nLead database migration, and deployment of lift-and-shift projects to Cloud Platforms.\nDesign and implement high-availability (HA), backup/restore, snapshots and disaster recovery (DR) strategies for cloud-based databases across multiple regions.\nEnforce cloud security and compliance standards (IAM, VPC policies, data classification).\nWork closely with stakeholders to define business and technical requirements for cloud-based data solutions.\nEnsure that proposed database architectures and configurations align with both customer objectives and enterprise cloud standards.\nManage and optimize cloud-hosted databases such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL.\nWrite and tune SQL queries.\nUse monitoring tools like CloudWatch or Azure Monitor to track performance and availability.\nSupport large-scale cloud IT projects by providing input on data architecture, backup and recovery strategies, and high availability configurations.\nHelp prioritize analysis activities.\nContribute to planning sessions.\nAutomate routine tasks using scripting languages like Python or PowerShell.\nGuide teams and ensure that database solutions meet both functional and strategic goals.\nRequired Skills\nCloud Data Migration & CI/CD Experience.\nAgile Experience. Familiarity with Jira and Confluence.\nDesign and implement high-availability (HA), backup/restore, snapshots and disaster recovery (DR) strategies for cloud-based databases across multiple regions.\nExpertise in backup/recovery, data replication, failover, and cross-region availability.\nCloud Database Platforms (AWS - RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, or EC2-hosted databases, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL).\nHands-on experience managing and optimizing cloud-hosted relational databases, including provisioning, configuration, and performance tuning.\nStrong SQL performance tuning, indexing, proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, analyzing execution plans, and optimizing performance across large datasets in cloud-native or hybrid environments.\nInfrastructure as Code (IaC) Tools – Terraform, ARM Templates, or CloudFormation, required for automating infrastructure provisioning and ensuring consistency across environments.\nSecurity & Compliance Frameworks (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP).\nSolid understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance requirements (HIPAA, PCI, FedRAMP, etc.).\nDatabase Monitoring & Management Tools, familiarity with tools like CloudWatch, Enhanced Monitoring, Performance Insights (AWS), Azure Monitor, or third-party solutions (e.g., SolarWinds, Redgate) for monitoring database health, performance, and availability.\nCredit Check must be processed during pre-screens.\nNote - USA residency requirement on background screening for this req. Contingent Personnel who are foreign nationals have resided in the US for at least three (3) of the last (5) years prior to assignment to Company’s applicable government contract.\nPossible overtime, when needed to meet project timelines.\nNot Looking For: unfamiliar with cloud-native monitoring tools or who rely solely on legacy database monitoring solutions.\nRequired Education\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.\nOr 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience working with relational (Oracle Ama) and non- relational databases in the cloud and on-premises for handling semi-structured or unstructured data in cloud-native applications.\nCloud Certifications.\nData warehousing or analytics integration (Redshift, QuickSight, Glue).\nWhy Should I Apply?\n\nThis role offers hands-on ownership of cloud database migration, high availability, and security-focused database operations across enterprise environments. Apply to contribute to cloud architecture decisions, performance optimization, and resilient database services aligned to enterprise standards.\n\nAbout CEI:\n\nAs a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.\n\n#ZR\n#INDGEN","company":"Computer Enterprises Cei","rawCompany":"computer enterprises cei","city":"Columbia","state":"SC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T18:07:56.781Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Cloud Database Analyst","description":"Cloud Database Analyst\nJob at a Glance\n\nTitle: Cloud Database Analyst\nLocation: Columbia SC (Hybrid)\nContract: W2 only, 6 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI\nPay: $61.85/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match\n\nOverview\n\nAnalyze and develop complex logical and physical database designs, data models, and relational data definitions in support of corporate and client information systems requirements. Ensure department standards for data are adhered to in constructing data management programs and tools, while performing regular monitoring, maintenance, and housekeeping for performance, capacity, and troubleshooting of assigned databases.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nAnalyze and develop complex logical and physical database designs, data models and relational data definitions in support of corporate and client information systems requirements.\nEnsure that department standards for data are adhered to in constructing data management programs and tools.\nPerform regular monitoring, maintenance, and housekeeping for performance, capacity, and troubleshooting of assigned databases.\nMentor less experienced personnel.\nDefine data architecture standards for the organization, structure, attributes, and nomenclature of data elements.\nDesign, develop, test, and implement new database objects (tables, views, indexes, databases, etc) and administer existing architectures supported for performance and maintenance related issues.\nAnalyze and recommend best practice steps to prevent potential database issues, such as performance degradation or potential loss of service as well as recommend actions to fix issues when database problems do occur (outages or potential errors).\nRecommend methods to recover or improve databases to include analysis/review of vendor products.\nProvide input into complex decisions as they relate to data architecture, infrastructure and/or administration.\nConsult with information systems areas on database issues and proposed changes.\nRecommend tuning to databases and queries when they are not performing to customer requirements.\nAnalyze and recommend upgrades to database software and components based on security requirements, new technology, or evolving application system requirements.\nAnalyze and recommend capacity planning (SAN storage) based on captured growth trends and monitoring.\nReview database environments to ensure they meet security controls and audit requirements; continually mitigate identified risks and vulnerabilities.\nEnsure recoverability of databases by creating, scheduling and monitoring database backups for dependent systems.\nSupport management on enterprise wide and departmental goals and objectives.\nProvide education and information on security policies, practices, and awareness programs.\nMay provide estimation on work efforts and recommendations on training plans for less experience staff.\nLead database migration, and deployment of lift-and-shift projects to Cloud Platforms.\nDesign and implement high-availability (HA), backup/restore, snapshots and disaster recovery (DR) strategies for cloud-based databases across multiple regions.\nEnforce cloud security and compliance standards (IAM, VPC policies, data classification).\nWork closely with stakeholders to define business and technical requirements for cloud-based data solutions.\nEnsure that proposed database architectures and configurations align with both customer objectives and enterprise cloud standards.\nManage and optimize cloud-hosted databases such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL.\nWrite and tune SQL queries.\nUse monitoring tools like CloudWatch or Azure Monitor to track performance and availability.\nSupport large-scale cloud IT projects by providing input on data architecture, backup and recovery strategies, and high availability configurations.\nHelp prioritize analysis activities.\nContribute to planning sessions.\nAutomate routine tasks using scripting languages like Python or PowerShell.\nGuide teams and ensure that database solutions meet both functional and strategic goals.\nRequired Skills\nCloud Data Migration & CI/CD Experience.\nAgile Experience. 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Contingent Personnel who are foreign nationals have resided in the US for at least three (3) of the last (5) years prior to assignment to Company’s applicable government contract.\nPossible overtime, when needed to meet project timelines.\nNot Looking For: unfamiliar with cloud-native monitoring tools or who rely solely on legacy database monitoring solutions.\nRequired Education\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.\nOr 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience working with relational (Oracle Ama) and non- relational databases in the cloud and on-premises for handling semi-structured or unstructured data in cloud-native applications.\nCloud Certifications.\nData warehousing or analytics integration (Redshift, QuickSight, Glue).\nWhy Should I Apply?\n\nThis role offers hands-on ownership of cloud database migration, high availability, and security-focused database operations across enterprise environments. 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