Database Administrator Sr. (Cloud Architect)

 

Job Posting Expiration: 10/30/25Salary Range: $118,353.69 - $121,369.79
Hiring Department: Department of Aviation   Job Overview & Summary

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator/Cloud Architect to lead our organization's cloud transformation initiatives and database modernization efforts. This hybrid role combines deep database administration expertise with enterprise-level cloud architecture responsibilities, with primary focus on designing and implementing scalable, secure cloud solutions across multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will drive our cloud-first strategy, lead complex migration projects, and architect resilient data platforms that support business growth while optimizing performance and costs.

This position requires a strategic thinker who can bridge traditional database management with modern cloud-native architecture, working closely with cross-functional teams to enable enterprise adoption of cloud services and guide the evolution from legacy systems to cloud-optimized solutions.

 

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lead design and implementation of cloud architecture strategies for IT projects across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms.
• Architect and deploy cloud-native database solutions, data lakes, and analytics platforms to support aviation stakeholders and business intelligence requirements.
• Drive cloud migration initiatives from legacy on-premises systems to managed cloud services, ensuring minimal disruption to critical airport operations.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, and CloudFormation for automated, repeatable deployments.
• Implement comprehensive disaster recovery and high availability architectures using multi-region replication and cloud-managed services.
• Establish and enforce cloud security frameworks, identity management, and compliance protocols aligned with city of Atlanta and Department of Aviation policies.
• Build and optimize DevOps/CI-CD pipelines for automated provisioning, deployment, and monitoring of cloud and on-premises environments.
• Design cost-efficient cloud workloads through auto-scaling, serverless adoption, and strategic use of reserved instances and managed services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable microservices and cloud-native application patterns.
• Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, solution designs, technical how-to guides, and operational runbooks for cloud implementations and deployments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Data Management Team members on cloud technologies and best practices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud database performance to ensure 24/7 availability for airport operations.

 

Required Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms: Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform, including core services, architecture patterns, and best practices.
• Cloud Database Technologies: Expertise in cloud-native databases (Amazon Aurora, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL, Cosmos DB, BigQuery) and distributed database systems.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficient in Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation, or similar tools for automated infrastructure deployment and management.
• Database Administration: Advanced skills in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle with experience in installation, configuration, patching, capacity planning, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and high availability configurations.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Experience with automated deployment pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, AWS Code Pipeline, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container management in cloud environments.
• Data Integration & ETL: Experience with cloud data services (AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, Google Dataflow) and data pipeline development.
• Security & Identity Management: Knowledge of cloud security frameworks, encryption, IAM, and compliance implementation.
• Scripting & Programming: Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages for automation and tooling.
• Monitoring & Observability: Experience with cloud monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Google Cloud Operations) and performance optimization.

 

Soft Skills & Professional Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technology solutions with organizational goals and long-term vision, balancing innovation with operational stability.
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present complex