AWS Database Architect - Cleared

Statera Systems Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Statera Systems Solutions LLC seeks an AWS Database Architect to design, deploy, and optimize cloud-native databases in AWS. The role focuses on high availability, performance, security, and operational excellence in a strict onsite environment in Washington, D.C.

You will implement RDS/Aurora/DynamoDB, perform tuning, DR planning, and data migrations using DMS and SCT, while enforcing encryption and IAM controls. Strong scripting and IaC experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance required.
• 3+ years in database engineering or administration.
• Hands-on with Amazon RDS and/or Aurora.
• Experience with relational DBs: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and highly available AWS database architectures.
• Deploy and manage AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB).
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• Implement backup, DR strategies (Multi-AZ, cross-region).
• Migrate databases to AWS using DMS and SCT.
• Configure monitoring with CloudWatch and performance insights.
• Automate provisioning with Terraform / AWS CDK.
• Enforce encryption, IAM, RBAC, and network isolation.
• Support ETL, data replication, and data warehouse solutions.
• Troubleshoot production DB issues and document procedures.

Skills

Active Security Clearance

5+ years experience

SQL performance tuning

Backup and disaster recovery

AWS networking basics

Encryption at rest/in transit

Python/Bash scripting

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Amazon RDS

Aurora

DynamoDB

DMS

SCT

Terraform

AWS CDK Python

Job 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.

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

Qualifications

• 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 transitProficiency in scripting (Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools

Preferred Skills

• 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.)

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.