Database Administrator - Cloud (Remote)

Database Administrator - Cloud

Location: Remote

About Us:

Known for “Delighting the Client” through performance, innovation, and an employee-centric culture, S2Tech is a fast-growing IT consulting company serving clients in over a quarter of the United States. We are widely recognized as a leading provider of both technical and business services in support of Health and Human Services-related projects. Feel free to learn more at www.s2tech.com.

Why S2Tech?:

• Stable privately-owned company with a strong reputation for building long-term client relationships through the delivery of consistent value-based service
• 25+ years providing IT and Business services to private customers and government programs throughout the United States
• Expansive client portfolio and active projects – employees benefit from innovative project exposure and in-house skill development training/courses  
• Corporate culture that emphasizes the importance of family and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Offer competitive pay and a range of benefits, including:
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance – insurance premium assistance provided
• Additional Insurance (Life, Disability, etc.)
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Health Savings Account
• Various training courses to promote continuous learning
• Corporate Wellness Program
• Be part of a company that gives back through its non-profit organization, Fortune Fund, which was launched in 2001. The goal of the Fortune Fund is to close the rural/urban divide by ensuring children in rural communities in India and the United States understand the importance of education & are aware of professional career opportunities, allowing them to link their professional & educational goals

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support a secure, cloud-hosted infrastructure used for healthcare program monitoring and reporting. This role is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing large-scale databases that support analytics and operational oversight for critical public health programs. You’ll play a central role in ensuring data reliability, security, performance, and availability within a high-volume, compliance-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain cloud-hosted databases in support of healthcare analytics and reporting systems
• Implement database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and optimization routines
• Support secure handling and storage of sensitive data, including PHI and PII, in compliance with industry standards
• Perform database backup, recovery, patching, and disaster recovery planning
• Collaborate with developers, data analysts, and cloud engineers to support application performance and data access needs
• Monitor system health, usage patterns, and security events related to the database environment
• Manage data access permissions, roles, and encryption strategies in accordance with security and compliance requirements

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a DBA, including recent experience with cloud-native database platforms (e.g., Amazon RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL)
• Deep experience in PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar RDBMS environments
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) is a plus
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) for database provisioning
• Solid understanding of HIPAA, NIST, or other compliance frameworks related to data security
• Proficient in database monitoring tools, logging, and query optimization techniques

Preferred:

• Experience supporting healthcare-related datasets such as HEDIS, CAHPS, claims, provider data, or quality reporting systems
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts or integration with analytics/reporting platforms
• Exposure to government or public sector IT systems

S2Tech is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer making decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.