Job Title: Cloud Database Engineer • No C2C/No Sponsorship • • Must be eligible for CJIS clearance • Location: Remote CST Duration: 12+ months with potential for permanent hire Pay: 55-70/hr We are seeking a Senior Cloud Database Engineer to support a diverse fleet of public sector and enterprise customers as part of a DAR (Database as a Resource) contract. This is a hands-on role combining traditional database administration with modern cloud platform management, focusing on operational excellence, customer support, and proactive performance optimization in a 24x7 production environment. Key Responsibilities: • Administer, monitor, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL databases in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI, GCP) • Manage serverless cloud databases (e.g., AWS RDS), ensuring availability, performance, and reliability • Lead and support cloud database operations including migrations, configuration, capacity planning, and performance tuning • Respond to and process database-related service tickets via ServiceNow, partnering directly with customers to ensure system health • Design and support HA/DR strategies across hybrid and multi-cloud platforms • Develop and maintain automation, monitoring, and documentation using Infrastructure as Code principles • Collaborate with engineering and support teams on escalations and continuous improvement initiatives • Author and maintain SOPs, root cause analysis (RCA) reports, and operational playbooks • Ensure compliance with government and internal security standards (CJIS, ITIL, etc.) Required Qualifications: • 3+ years of direct database administration experience (MS SQL required, MySQL preferred) • 5+ years total IT experience, including 1–2 years supporting databases in cloud environments • Experience managing and administering databases in Azure or AWS • Familiarity with ITIL processes and working within ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems • Ability to work Central Time Zone hours, and eligible to obtain CJIS clearance Preferred Qualifications: • Public sector/government client experience • Exposure to multi-cloud environments including GCP and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) • Experience managing RDS or similar serverless database services