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AWS Database Architect - Cleared

Washington, DC, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 9 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

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Skills

High Availability
Scalability
Database Architecture
Operational Excellence
Cloud Computing
Database Performance Tuning
Query Optimization
Capacity Management
Recovery
Management
Migration
DMS
Provisioning
Terraform
Database Security
Authentication
Access Control
Network
Replication
Extract
Transform
Load
ROOT
Documentation
Security Clearance
Database Administration
Amazon RDS
Relational Databases
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle
SQL
Performance Tuning
Backup
Disaster Recovery
Computer Networking
Virtual Private Cloud
Encryption
Scripting
Python
Bash
Amazon DynamoDB
NoSQL
Database Design
Amazon Redshift
Data Warehouse
Database Migration
Regulatory Compliance
System On A Chip
HIPAA
Amazon Web Services
Database
Customer Engagement

Summary

RightDirection Technology Solutions LLC

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 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.)

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.

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