The Role
Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, security, migration, and optimization of highly available PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora databases on AWS. Develop data warehousing and ETL solutions, manage scheduling and monitoring, tune performance, support database projects, and maintain technical documentation. The role supports Army Human Resources Command by improving HR processes and decision-making through modern cloud database technologies.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Database Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud-based database solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This candidate will optimize HR processes and improve decision-making for the Army's Human Resources Command (HRC) by leveraging modern database technologies. The ideal person will work closely across various lines of business to understand the objectives of the organization and prioritize any requirements.
This position is 100% remote.
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.
This position is 100% remote.
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.
Skills Required
- Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Analyst in an AWS environment
- Hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora
- Experience with AWS database services, including Amazon RDS
- Familiarity with database migration strategies, such as AWS DMS
- Understanding of ETL processes and tools
- IBM DataStage experience
- Technical Level III professional certification as defined by DODI 8570
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
- US citizenship
- 10+ years of experience with a master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree with 15 years of experience in lieu of a master's degree and 10+ years of experience
- AWS Certified Database Specialty certification
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The Company
What We Do
North South Consulting Group, LLC is a full-service government contracting firm specializing in human resources, recruiting, marketing, IT support, and language services.
