AWS Database Architect - Cleared

Rightdirectiontech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an AWS Database Architect to design and maintain cloud-native database solutions in AWS. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in database engineering and an active Security Clearance. Responsibilities include implementing secure database architectures, managing AWS services like RDS and Aurora, and ensuring compliance in high-security environments. This is a full-time onsite position in Washington, DC, working Monday through Friday with standard office hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in database engineering or database administration.
• Must possess an active Security Clearance.
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of indexing, query execution plans.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available database architectures in AWS.
• Deploy and manage AWS database services including Amazon RDS and Aurora.
• Implement database security best practices including encryption and IAM authentication.

Skills

AWS-managed database services

Database architecture

Performance tuning

Operational excellence

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Tools

Amazon RDS

Aurora

DynamoDB

Terraform

AWS CDK Python

Job description

RDTS 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 analysis
• 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.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.