Remote Senior Cloud DBA: AWS PostgreSQL/Aurora & ETL

North South Consulting Group; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

North South Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Cloud Database Analyst to design, implement, and maintain cloud-based database solutions on AWS. The role emphasizes PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, AWS RDS, and data warehousing, with a focus on security, scalability, and reliability across multiple programs.

This is a 100% remote position requiring US citizenship and an active Secret clearance. Candidates should have 10+ years of relevant experience (Master’s preferred) or 15 years with a BA/BS, plus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Analyst in an AWS environment.
• Strong, hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora.
• Experience with AWS database services, including Amazon RDS, and familiarity with database migration strategies (e.g., AWS DMS).
• Solid understanding of ETL processes and tools; experience with IBM DataStage is a plus.
• Professionally certified as Technical Level III as defined by DODI 8570.
• Active Secret clearance required (or the ability to obtain one).
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of application databases and structures within the AWS cloud environment.
• Design, implement, and manage highly available and scalable PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora databases using AWS RDS.
• Provide expertise in database security, including Cyber and IA systems maintenance, within an AWS context, implementing security groups, IAM policies, and encryption.
• Review and provide technical solutions for database-related projects, from initial design to deployment and ongoing support.
• Develop and manage data warehousing solutions, ETL processes (e.g., using AWS Glue), and report generation from various data sources.
• Oversee job scheduling, monitoring, and performance tuning of database systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for database architecture, processes, and procedures.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Amazon Aurora

AWS RDS

AWS DMS

ETL

IBM DataStage

Security

IAM

Encryption

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Data Science

BA/BS with 15 years experience

Tools

AWS DMS

AWS Glue

IBM DataStage

Job description

North South Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Cloud Database Analyst to design, implement, and maintain cloud-based database solutions on AWS. The role emphasizes PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, AWS RDS, and data warehousing, with a focus on security, scalability, and reliability across multiple programs.

This is a 100% remote position requiring US citizenship and an active Secret clearance. Candidates should have 10+ years of relevant experience (Master’s preferred) or 15 years with a BA/BS, plus