Cloud Database Administrator - AWS

LPS is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA) with strong expertise in AWS RDS and cloud-native database management. This role is integral to the stability, performance, and security of cloud database environments supporting government applications.

The Cloud DBA will provide Level 2 operational support, contribute to automation, and ensure alignment with cloud compliance frameworks including GCC and GCC+.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support production and nonproduction AWS cloud databases (RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora).
• Implement and manage backup and recovery procedures, replication, and high-availability configurations.
• Ensure all database systems comply with encryption standards and government-mandated frameworks (GCC/GCC+).
• Collaborate with internal teams for user/vendor coordination, schema changes, and query optimisation.
• Identify and assess vulnerabilities; prioritise patching based on risk, severity, and business impact.
• Monitor database performance via CloudWatch, Performance Insights, and Trusted Advisor; address tuning requirements.
• Design and maintain secure, scalable database infrastructure using CloudFormation and Lambda.
• Perform Account Baseline Reviews (ABLR) and periodic Account Reviews to validate and clean up database access.
• Provide 24×7 L2 operational support for database-related incidents and service requests.
• Maintain SHIP-HATS JIRA logs for task tracking and incident resolution documentation.

Requirements:

Experience:

• 7+ years in database administration; minimum 3 years in AWS and RDS environments.
• 3–5 years managing SQL-based databases in enterprise or government contexts.

Technical Skillsets:

• Hands-on experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.
• Solid grasp of Amazon RDS and native AWS monitoring tooling.
• Exposure to GCC/GCC+ environments and WOG compliance standards is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills ▸ Proficient in Python and Bash scripting for automating database operations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills: connectivity, performance bottlenecks, replication issues.
• Familiarity with database clustering, sharding, and high-availability architectures.
• Experience securing cloud data assets in line with government compliance policies.
• Working knowledge of AWS CloudFormation, Lambda, IAM, and CloudWatch.

Certifications: 1 of the 2 below is a must.

• AWS Certified Database – Specialty.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.