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KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat and fulfills the increasing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by providing robust, secure, end-to-end solutions centered on four core business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. Our talented team of cross-functional experts continually takes on new challenges. We work with the energy of a start-up and the discipline of a large business to create solutions and products that work for our customers at scale.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DevOps Database Administrator with 7-12 years of expertise in database management, particularly with MySQL and PostgreSQL. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database administration and demonstrate proficiency in DevOps practices, automation, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer, maintain, and optimize MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
- Perform routine database tasks such as backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures.
- Implement and manage database infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for database maintenance tasks.
- Monitor database performance and proactively optimize queries for improved efficiency.
- Implement and maintain database security measures to protect sensitive data.
- Provide technical guidance on database-related aspects of DevOps processes.
- Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
- Develop and maintain documentation for all database-DevOps activities.
- Establish and maintain database monitoring systems.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in MySQL InnoDB Cluster setup and management.
- Experience with deploying and maintaining EDB PostgreSQL Cluster on Kubernetes (K8s) and virtual machines (VMs).
- Knowledge of EDB EFM (Enterprise Failover Manager), MEM (MySQL Enterprise Monitor), and PEM (PostgreSQL Enterprise Manager) for effective PostgreSQL cluster management.
- Create and modify Ansible playbooks/roles.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7-12 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
- Proficiency in MySQL and PostgreSQL database administration.
- Strong understanding of database architecture, design, and optimization.
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Git, Terraform, Jenkins).
- Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash).
- Good knowledge of any popular cloud (AWS/Azure/Google).
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with other database systems (e.g., Oracle, MongoDB).
- Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure Database).
- Certification in MySQL or PostgreSQL administration.
