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 is a must . AWS Certified Database – Specialty. Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.