AWS Cloud Database Administrator

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The AWS Cloud Database Administrator must be able to meet the key criteria below:

Location: Hybrid-Remote. Must be able to be onsite, as needed, for program execution in Suitland, MD. Once per week is the anticipated onsite requirement.

Years’ Experience: 5+ years database administration experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT related field.

Security Clearance: IBR is a federal contractor. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance issued by the United States Census Bureau. This agency handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

NOTE: United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance.

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Schedules: IBR promotes work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling options. Standard business hours are aligned to the Eastern Time Zone.

Key Skills:

• Must have Oracle RDS and PostgreSQL experience
• Familiar with Exadata and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Experience supporting databases across on-prem and AWS cloud environments

Position Overview

IBR is seeking an AWS Cloud Database Administrator with 5+ years of hands‑on experience supporting PostgreSQL and Oracle RDS instances in AWS, including production performance tuning, backup and recovery, security compliance, and automation using cloud‑native tools. The role will require experience with on‑premises Oracle Exadata, including multitenant configurations, ASM, RAC, RMAN, and lifecycle maintenance, along with familiarity operating Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC) environments. This role supports mission‑critical enterprise databases across on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures, ensuring high availability, secure operations, and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize AWS RDS PostgreSQL and Oracle RDS databases, including provisioning, major/minor upgrades, performance tuning, query optimization, snapshot management, backup strategies, monitoring (CloudWatch), and lifecycle operations.
• Develop and maintain PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL procedures, indexes, partitions, and performance‑tuned workloads for large enterprise datasets.
• Automate deployments and environment configuration using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Lambda scripts, and AWS-native automation tools.
• Provide operational support and maintenance for Oracle Exadata on‑premises—including multitenant RAC, ASM deployments, RMAN backup/restore, patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting across standalone and pluggable databases.
• Support or contribute to operations involving OCI Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC), leveraging knowledge of Exadata architectures, multitenant environments, and cloud‑based database operations. (Concept integrated based on Exadata knowledge from source content).
• Oversee database upgrades, migrations, and provisioning activities for Oracle environments, including transitions from 19c → 26ai multitenant.
• Maintain secure configurations and compliance with Census and federal standards, including NIST 800‑53, RMF, data encryption, wallet/TDE configuration, IAM roles, parameter baselines, and monitoring best practices.
• Integrate database platforms with enterprise applications and services (AWS Lambda, Tomcat/WebLogic), supporting high‑availability architectures and secure data flows.
• Conduct continuous database monitoring using AWS CloudWatch, OEM, AWR, ASH, ADDM, and implement performance improvement recommendations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience supporting AWS RDS PostgreSQL and Oracle RDS in production environments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT related field required.
• Oracle and/or AWS cloud certification(s) preferred.
• Demonstrated operational experience with Oracle Exadata on‑premises—RAC, ASM, RMAN, multitenant management, performance tuning, and patching cycles.
• Experience performing Oracle upgrades, provisioning, cloning, Data Guard/standby deployments, and high‑availability operations.
• Strong knowledge of AWS RDS operational tooling (CloudWatch, snapshots, alerts) and infrastructure‑as‑code technologies such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL development and optimization.
• Understanding of OCI Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC) concepts, Exadata architecture, and cloud/hybrid deployment models.
• Experience supporting large multitenant RAC clusters across Linux and Solaris environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Docker, GitHub), scripting (Shell, Python, Bash), and DevSecOps automation.
• Experience monitoring enterprise workloads using OEM, CloudWatch, ASH/AWR, ELK, etc.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role primarily involves sedentary work, in a workplace and/or home office environment. There are some physical demands associated with the role, including:

• Extended periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to client sites or meetings may be required.
• Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decision making.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available based on business needs.
• Will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

Benefits and Compensation Information
At Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR), we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional talent by offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and programs that support employees' health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Eligible employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:

• Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401k matching
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability at no cost to our employees
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts and Dependent Care spending accounts
• Wellness incentives
• Reimbursement for professional development and certifications
• Access to training assistance opportunities to support career growth and progression
• Hybrid and Remote work opportunities to support work-life balance

Salary Range: $115,000.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually.

This salary range represents the anticipated range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, work location, internal equity, and business needs.

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Pay Transparency

The anticipated compensation range for this position will be provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

In addition to base pay, eligible employees may be offered a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, retirement benefits, bonus opportunities, and other programs, where applicable. Eligibility for benefits and incentive programs is governed by the terms of the applicable plans and company policies.