Senior Database Administrator Needed for Production Database Migration

Summit Digital

Contract · Project-based · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

Summit Digital is launching a security hardening initiative for its cloud‑hosted applications. We need a Database Administrator to design, implement, and verify security controls across our database layer.

Key responsibilities

• Audit existing PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL instances for compliance gaps
• Apply encryption at rest and in transit, configure role‑based access, and enforce least‑privilege policies
• Automate security baseline deployment using IaC tools
• Collaborate with cloud engineers to integrate database hardening into CI/CD pipelines
• Document findings and provide remediation guidance

Must-have skills

• 5+ years managing PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL in cloud environments
• Deep knowledge of encryption, IAM, and vulnerability scanning for databases
• Experience with AWS/Azure security services and automation scripts
• Strong troubleshooting and incident response skills

Nice to have

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or AWS Security Specialty
• Familiarity with Terraform or CloudFormation for security controls