MySQL/Postgres Database Administrator, 2-4 Years Experience

Fortified Data

Database Administrator managing MySQL and PostgreSQL environments for clients. Collaborating with senior DBAs to ensure database stability, security, and performance.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in MySQL and PostgreSQL database administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and backup validation. Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach ensure effective resolution of client support requests.

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MySQL Database AdministrationPostgreSQL Database AdministrationSQL Query WritingBackup and Restore ValidationBasic Scripting in Bash or Python

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Hard Skills

Database TroubleshootingPerformance TuningReplication ConceptsInstallation and PatchingDatabase MonitoringRoutine MaintenanceIndex ReviewQuery AnalysisLinux Server KnowledgeWindows Server Knowledge

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceMulti-TaskingProblem SolvingDetail Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Ticket Management System

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxMySQLPostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Respond to client support requests within targeted SLA response times
Troubleshoot and resolve common database issues including performance concerns, connectivity problems, blocking, and basic replication issues across MySQL and PostgreSQL
Communicate ticket status clearly with team members and clients
Document issue resolution in detail within our Ticket Management System
Enter time spent with clients in real time
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours support
Perform installation and patching of MySQL and PostgreSQL database software
Conduct proactive database monitoring and routine maintenance
Perform and verify backups and restores
Support performance tuning efforts, including query review and index recommendations
Assist with high availability and disaster recovery processes under the guidance of senior team members
Write and maintain scripts to support routine database tasks
Escalate complex architectural or performance issues to Senior DBAs and document findings for client-facing summaries
Contribute to and follow internal process and support documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 4 years of hands-on database administration experience across MySQL, PostgreSQL, or both
Working knowledge of installation, configuration, and patching for MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
Familiarity with replication concepts, such as MySQL master-slave replication or PostgreSQL streaming replication
Experience performing and validating backups and restores
Solid working knowledge of SQL, including writing and troubleshooting queries
Exposure to basic performance tuning, such as index review and query analysis
Basic scripting experience in Bash, Shell, or Python to support routine automation
Working knowledge of Linux and Windows Server environments
Customer Service: Listens and responds effectively to customer questions; resolves customer problems to the customer's satisfaction. Respects all internal and external customers and uses a team approach when dealing with customers to exceed expectations.
Ability to Multi-Task: Proven ability to manage multiple issues or projects successfully, bringing them to resolution in a timely manner.
Problem Solving: Recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem and works through structured troubleshooting to reach a resolution, knowing when to escalate.
Detail Oriented: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work and organizes time and resources efficiently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote company
Occasional travel possible