Cloud Database Administrator

Business Overview 

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of our cloud-based databases on various platforms, including Snowflake, Redshift, AWS, GCP, and Azure. You will work closely with developers, analysts, and other IT professionals to ensure the smooth operation and performance of our database infrastructure. 

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, and manage cloud database instances on various platforms, including Snowflake, Redshift, AWS (RDS, Aurora), GCP (Cloud SQL), and Azure (SQL Database, Cosmos DB). 
• Implement and maintain data security best practices, including access control, encryption, and auditing. 
• Monitor database performance and identify opportunities for optimization, including query tuning, schema normalization, and indexing strategies. 
• Perform regular backups and disaster recovery procedures to ensure data availability and integrity. 
• Automate routine database tasks using scripting languages and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). 
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to understand their database needs and provide technical guidance and support. 
• Stay up to date on the latest cloud database technologies and best practices. 

Required Skills & Experience

• Snowflake DBA Experience required
• 3-5 years of experience as a Cloud DBA or in a related role. 
• Strong understanding of cloud database concepts and principles. 
• Proven experience with at least three of the following cloud platforms: Snowflake, Redshift, AWS, GCP, or Azure. 
• Proficiency in SQL and …