Senior Cloud Operations Database Administrator

About Hexagon:
Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies to enhance efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, and mobility applications. Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division empowers clients to unlock data, modernize industrial projects, increase productivity, and drive sustainability.

Role Overview:
Hexagon is seeking a Senior Cloud Operations Database Administrator (DBA) to manage both cloud-based and on-premises databases. This role requires expertise in MySQL (Aurora preferred) and MS-SQL, including SSIS. The DBA will ensure database performance, reliability, and security while supporting business-critical applications and collaborating with development teams to optimize database architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize MySQL (Aurora) and MS-SQL databases across AWS RDS and EC2-hosted environments.

• Install, configure, and upgrade database instances.

• Perform maintenance, patching, backups, and disaster recovery planning.

• Troubleshoot performance issues, tune queries, and optimize schemas.

• Implement database security best practices, including access control and encryption.

• Apply indexing, partitioning, and clustering best practices.

• Support and deploy SSIS packages and ETL pipelines.

• Automate routine database tasks using scripting and AWS-native tools.

• Ensure high availability and scalability through replication and clustering.

• Conduct database health checks and recommend improvements.

• Maintain clear documentation for configurations, policies, and procedures.

• Participate in after-hours or weekend work as required to support critical systems.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of database administration experience in cloud and on-prem environments.

• Expertise in MySQL, including replication, clustering, and performance tuning (Aurora preferred).

• Strong MS-SQL skills, including SSIS, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.

• Hands-on experience managing AWS RDS and EC2-hosted databases.

• Knowledge of database optimization, security best practices, and automation.

• Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

• Experience in Agile/DevOps environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Snowflake or other cloud data warehouses.

• Familiarity with optimizing databases for AI/ML workloads.

• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools and automation frameworks.

Why Hexagon:

• Be part of a highly engaged and empowered workplace recognized by Korn Ferry.

• Work in a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in industrial data and analytics.

• Collaborate with experts across global teams and cutting-edge technologies.