AWS Cloud Database Administrator

What You Will Do

• Optimize database performance, ensuring data security, and driving automation for database operations.
• Hands‑on experience with multiple AWS database services, understand modern data architectures, and collaborate with developers, architects, and Dev Ops teams to deliver reliable data solutions.
• Design, implement, and manage AWS‑managed databases including RDS (Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL, etc.), develop strategies for high availability, replication, failover, and disaster recovery. Migrate on‑premises databases to AWS cloud environments using DMS or native tools.
• Monitor database performance and tune queries, indexes, and configurations. Implement caching strategies (Elasti Cache, Redis, etc.) to optimize workloads. Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Implement database encryption, access controls, and key management using KMS and IAM. Ensure compliance with industry standards (HIPAA, FedRAMP, SOC 2, etc.) as applicable.
• Automate provisioning, backups, restores, and monitoring using infrastructure as code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, etc.). Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines for schema and data changes. Manage cost optimization for cloud‑based database services.
• Set up monitoring and alerting with Cloud Watch, Performance Insights, and third‑party tools. Troubleshoot complex database issues across production and non‑production environments. Conduct root cause analysis of incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Work closely with developers, architects, and QA to ensure smooth releases.

• US Citizenship or Green Card is required and must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelorâs degree. Additional Four (4) expedience can be used in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of Four (4) to Eight (8) years experience as a DBA, with at least 2+ years in AWS cloud environments.
• Expertise in AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, Dynamo DB, Elasti Cache, etc.).
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational and No
  
  SQL databases. Proficiency with database migration and replication tools (AWS DMS, SCT, native replication).
• Owns discovery of data systems and data ops, ensures smooth and timely handoff of data systems access, ensures data systems and ops continuity during cutover.
• Ensures data systems uptime SLA. Owns policy for connection pool size, horizontal and vertical scaling, data system resource usage, slow query monitoring and enforcement, backups, downtime, migrations and disaster recovery.
• Ownership of services like AWS Aurora (Postgres RDS), AWS Document
  
  DB, AWS Elasti Cache (Redis), AWS Cloud Front, AWS S3, AWS Athena, AWS Kinesis, AWS Quick Sight.
• Hands on experience with scripting (Python, Bash).
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaborate, mentor, help, and support other team members, as needed to solve complex operational and reliability problems.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, CDK).
• Knowledge of networking, security, and IAM as applied to databases.
• No visa sponsorship available for this position.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

• AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate (Highly desirable).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or other specialty certifications.

The annual salary range for this position is $77,000.00-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D…