AWS Database Architect

Statera Systems Solutions LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Statera Systems Solutions LLC is seeking an AWS Database Architect to design, implement, optimize, and maintain cloud-native database solutions in AWS for high availability, security, and performance in enterprise settings.

The role is 100% onsite in Washington, DC, working Monday through Friday with standard office hours. You will leverage AWS managed services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB) and IaC tools to deliver scalable data platforms.

Formación

• 3+ years of database engineering or DBA experience.
• Active Security Clearance.
• Hands-on with Amazon RDS and/or Aurora.
• Proficient in PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQL Server.
• Scripting in Python or Bash.
• Familiar with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CDK).

Responsabilidades

• Design scalable, secure, and highly available AWS database architectures.
• Deploy and manage RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB in AWS.
• Perform performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Implement backup, recovery, and DR strategies.
• Automate provisioning with IaC (Terraform, AWS CDK).
• Monitor with CloudWatch and Performance Insights.
• Maintain architecture and operational documentation.

Conocimientos

AWS

Database design

PostgreSQL

Aurora

RDS

Security clearance

Python

Bash

CloudWatch

IaC

Herramientas

Terraform

AWS CDK

Descripción del empleo

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.