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.