AWS Database Architect - Cleared

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., * 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

• 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

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.)
• AWS certifications (AWS Certified Database - Specialty, Solutions Architect, etc.)