Database Administrator for Production High Availability Setup

Orbit Labs

Contract · Part-time · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

Orbit Labs is launching a security hardening initiative for its cloud‑hosted applications. We need a Database Administrator who can tighten data defenses, audit configurations, and implement best‑practice controls across our managed services.

Key responsibilities

• Review and reinforce database security settings for PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL instances.
• Design and apply encryption, masking, and access‑control policies aligned with compliance standards.
• Conduct vulnerability scans, remediate findings, and document remediation steps.
• Collaborate with DevOps and cloud engineers to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide clear reports and recommendations to senior leadership.

Must-have skills

• 3+ years managing PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL in cloud environments.
• Deep knowledge of encryption, role‑based access, and audit logging.
• Experience with AWS/Azure security services and IAM policies.
• Strong scripting ability (Python, Bash) for automation.

Nice to have

• Certifications such as CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, or GCP Professional Data Engineer.
• Familiarity with containerized database deployments.