AWS Administrator

Addison Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group in Houston is seeking an AWS Database Architect (I) to help manage and optimize cloud environments, ensuring performance, security, and availability across AWS services. Responsibilities include deploying scalable systems, monitoring resources, documenting infrastructure, implementing IAM controls, and supporting backup and disaster recovery strategies with automation.

The role requires a BS degree or equivalent, 1+ year AWS experience, and familiarity with EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience managing AWS environments.
• 3+ years experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and IAM.
• 3+ years experience with basic scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and operate scalable and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.
• Monitor and optimize AWS resources and services for performance and availability.
• Maintain documentation of AWS infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.
• Assist in implementing security measures, including IAM policies and compliance standards.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity.
• Use automation tools and scripting languages to streamline deployment processes.
• Collaborate internally and externally to support deployments in AWS environment.

Skills

Cloud experience

Automation scripting

AWS governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS/IT

Tools

EC2

S3

RDS

IAM

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

The AWS Database Architect (I) will assist in the management and maintenance of our AWS environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability of our cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and operate scalable and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.
• Monitor and optimize AWS resources and services for performance and availability.
• Maintain documentation of AWS infrastructure, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Assist in implementing security measures, including IAM policies and compliance standards.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity.
• Use automation tools and scripting languages to streamline deployment processes.
• Collaborate internally and externally to support application deployments in the AWS environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 1 or more years of hands-on experience managing AWS environments
• 3 or more years experience working with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and IAM.
• 3 or more years experience with basic scripting knowledge in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate or equivalent.