Mysql Db Administration

Job Title: MySQL DB Administration (Manager)
Client: Cognizant/ Kaiser
Location: Atlanta GA (Hybrid)
Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description:
* Administer and support MySQL databases (5.x / 8.x) across dev, test, and production environments. 
* Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security of MySQL instances (standalone and clustered). 
* Design, implement, and manage replication, clustering, failover, and DR strategies. 
* Perform backup, restore, PITR, upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime. 
* Lead performance tuning activities including query optimization, indexing strategies, schema design, and capacity planning. 
* Handle P1/P2 production incidents, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and drive problem management. 
* Implement and enforce database security standards (user/role management, encryption, access controls, compliance). 
* Automate routine DBA activities using shell scripting, Python, Ansible, or similar tools. 
* Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to support business requirements. 
* Create and maintain SOPs, runbooks, KB articles, and operational documentation.