Smart Reporting GmbH

Cloud Operations Engineer, Database Infrastructure Specialist

Smart Reporting GmbH

full-time

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Location: Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States

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Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AnsibleAWSChefCloudDockerEC2FirewallsKubernetesLinuxMS SQL ServerMySQLPostgresPrometheusPuppetPythonSQLTerraformVMware

About the role

  • We are seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer with expertise in database infrastructure to support and optimize hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. This role ensures high availability, scalability, and security across AWS and data center systems, with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. This role will help modernize data management practices and drive operational excellence across platforms.
  • Tasks & Responsibilities
  • Cloud Infrastructure & Operations (Primary Focus)
  • Design, deploy, and manage hybrid infrastructure using IaC (CloudFormation, Terraform) across AWS and on-premises data centers.
  • Operate EC2, Auto Scaling, Load Balancing, Kubernetes (ECS/EKS), VMware/Hyper-V.
  • Maintain and integrate on-premises Windows and Linux server environments.
  • Manage hybrid networking (Transit Gateway, VPN, Direct Connect, firewalls, load balancers).
  • Implement observability (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Nagios, Zabbix), centralized logging, and incident response.
  • Maintain SLA/SLO targets across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
  • Conduct capacity planning, cost optimization, and resource utilization analysis.
  • Apply security best practices (IAM, Active Directory, encryption, compliance monitoring).
  • Database Infrastructure Specialization (Specialized Focus)
  • Operate and maintain AWS RDS/Aurora, EC2-based clusters, and on-premises SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL.
  • Manage HA/DR solutions including Always On Availability Groups, clustering, replication, and read replicas.
  • Implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery across hybrid platforms.
  • Monitor database performance, optimize queries, and scale workloads.
  • Execute database migrations and upgrades using AWS DMS and native tools.
  • Integrate databases with AWS services, enterprise apps, and hybrid data pipelines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years in cloud operations, platform engineering, or DevOps with hybrid environments
  • 3+ years hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management
  • Experience managing on-premises infrastructure (Windows Server, Linux, VMware/Hyper-V)
  • Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
  • Scripting and automation skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS)
  • Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) with HA/DR experience
  • Knowledge of hybrid networking, VPN connectivity, and secure network architecture
  • Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability platforms (cloud and on-premises)
  • Knowledge of AWS and on-premises security, compliance, and governance best practices
  • AWS Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional, or Database Specialty certification
  • Microsoft (MCSA/MCSE) or VMware certifications
  • Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud strategies
  • Strong background in database administration (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
  • Familiarity with GitOps workflows and advanced CI/CD patterns spanning hybrid environments
  • Experience with disaster recovery planning and business continuity procedures
  • Experience with enterprise backup solutions and hybrid data protection strategies
  • Understanding of compliance frameworks (SOC2, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA)
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