AWS Database Architect

Staterallc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Statera Systems Solutions LLC is seeking an AWS Database Architect to design, implement, and optimize cloud-native database solutions in AWS. The role focuses on high availability, security, and scalable data platforms in an on-site environment.

You will work with RDS, Aurora, and DynamoDB, perform tuning and disaster recovery planning, and implement IaC using Terraform and AWS CDK Python. Requires active security clearance and strong SQL skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in database engineering or database administration
• Active Security Clearance
• Hands-on experience with Amazon RDS and/or Aurora
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of indexing, query execution plans, and performance tuning
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Basic understanding of AWS networking concepts (VPC, subnets, security groups)
• Experience implementing encryption at rest and in transit
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and highly available database architectures in AWS
• Deploy and manage AWS database services including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB
• Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies (Multi-AZ, cross-region replication)
• Manage database migrations to AWS using DMS and SCT
• Configure monitoring and alerting using CloudWatch and Performance Insights
• Automate database provisioning and configuration using Terraform and AWS CDK Python
• Implement database security best practices including encryption and IAM access controls
• Support data replication, ETL integrations, and data warehouse solutions
• Troubleshoot production database issues and maintain architecture documentation

Skills

SQL

Performance tuning

Cloud architecture

Root cause analysis

Tools

Amazon RDS

Aurora

DynamoDB

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

Oracle

Terraform

AWS CDK

Job description

Description

Triple-S is seeking a skilled AWS Database Architect to design, implement, optimize, and maintain cloud-native database solutions in AWS. This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and security of enterprise data platforms. The ideal candidate has strong experience with AWS-managed database services and a deep understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and operational excellence in cloud environments.

The position is 100% onsite and full-time, Monday-Friday with standard office hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience working in C2E/C2S AWS
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available database architectures in AWS
• Deploy and manage AWS database services including Amazon RDS (PostgreSQL), Aurora, DynamoDB
• Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies (Multi-AZ, cross-region replication, snapshots)
• Manage database migrations to AWS using tools such as AWS DMS and SCT
• Configure monitoring and alerting using CloudWatch, Enhanced Monitoring, Performance Insights, and third-party tools
• Automate database provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK Python)
• Implement database security best practices including encryption (KMS), IAM authentication, role-based access controls, and network isolation
• Support data replication, ETL integrations, and data warehouse solutions
• Troubleshoot production database issues and provide root cause analysi
• Maintain documentation for architecture, operational procedures, and compliance requirements

Requirements

• Must possess an active Security Clearance
• 3+ years of experience in database engineering or database administration
• Strong hands-on experience with Amazon RDS and/or Aurora
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of indexing, query execution plans, and performance tuning
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Basic understanding of AWS networking concepts (VPC, subnets, security groups)
• Experience implementing encryption at rest and in transit
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with DynamoDB and NoSQL database design
• Experience with Amazon Redshift or other data warehouse platforms
• Knowledge of database migration strategies and modernization approaches
• Experience with cross-account and cross-region database architectures
• Familiarity with high-compliance environments (NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.)
• AWS certifications (AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Solutions Architect, etc.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Statera Systems Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.