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This position is 100% remote.Â
Responsibilities:
•   Under general direction, 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.
Requirements:
•   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.
•   Advanced previous experience working in roles with strong written and verbal communications skills.
•   Active Secret clearance required (or the ability to obtain one).
•   Must be a US citizen.
Preferred Education/Experience:
•   Minimum of 10+ years’ experience with a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or a related field
Or in lieu: BA/BS with 15 years experience
•   AWS Certified Database - Specialty certification is highly desirable.
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