Senior PostgreSQL Administrator Needed for High-Volume Query Plan Overhaul

CloudWave Digital

Contract · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

CloudWave Digital is launching a security hardening initiative for its cloud‑hosted applications. We need a PostgreSQL Administrator to fortify database configurations, enforce compliance, and support ongoing security audits.

Key responsibilities

• Audit existing PostgreSQL instances for privilege creep and misconfigurations
• Implement role‑based access controls and encryption at rest
• Design and apply automated patching and version‑upgrade pipelines
• Collaborate with DevOps to embed security checks into CI/CD workflows
• Produce clear hardening documentation and runbooks for the team

Must-have skills

• 5+ years managing PostgreSQL in cloud environments
• Deep knowledge of security best practices (CIS, GDPR, HIPAA)
• Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation for DB provisioning
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python) for automation

Nice to have

• Familiarity with MongoDB or MySQL migrations
• Certification such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty