Senior Database Administrator – Production Data Modeling

Northbay Systems

Contract · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

Northbay Systems is launching a security hardening initiative for its cloud‑hosted applications. We need a Database Administrator to design, implement, and audit hardening controls across our database environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assess current PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL deployments for security gaps
• Apply encryption, auditing, and least‑privilege configurations
• Develop automated remediation scripts and CI/CD integration
• Collaborate with DevOps and security teams to align policies
• Document hardening standards and provide knowledge‑transfer sessions

Must-have skills

• 5+ years managing PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL in cloud environments
• Deep knowledge of encryption at rest, IAM, and audit logging
• Experience with AWS/Azure database services and security tooling
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning abilities

Nice to have

• Certifications such as AWS Security, CISSP, or similar
• Familiarity with Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure as code
• Experience with containerized databases (Docker, Kubernetes)