
Systems Engineer – Cloud Database Engineer
TalentRemedy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Amazon RedshiftAWSAzureCloudDynamoDBJenkinsMySQLOraclePostgresSQLTerraform
About the role
- Provide technical support for FAA cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and hybrid systems
- Design, implement, and manage cloud-based databases using AWS services such as Amazon RDS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server), Aurora, DynamoDB, and Redshift
- Develop and deploy database schema changes and configurations via CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, GitLab CI/CD, CodeBuild, or Jenkins
- Respond to service desk tickets related to cloud services, networking, and DevOps tools
- Troubleshoot user access issues, system connectivity problems, and application performance concerns
- Implement automated backup, snapshot, and recovery procedures using AWS native tools and infrastructure-as-code platforms like Terraform and CloudFormation
- Optimize database performance, scalability, and availability across cloud and hybrid environments; monitor metrics using CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar tools
- Engineer secure database connectivity and encryption solutions in compliance with FAA and federal data protection standards
- Assist with account management, role-based access control (RBAC), and security compliance
- Document troubleshooting procedures, lessons learned, and standard operating procedures
- Support system upgrades, migrations (including on-premises to cloud), and deployments under senior staff guidance
- Integrate database operations into DevSecOps workflows, ensuring version control, testing automation, and continuous delivery
- Coordinate with FAA teams to ensure reliable and secure operation of cloud resources
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in ANY field (HS diploma + 4 years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree)
- 6-10 years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and database engineering
- Certifications in AWS, Azure, DevOps, or IT security are highly desirable
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (non-SSBI)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of application
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cloud environmentsAWSAzurePostgreSQLMySQLOracleSQL ServerCI/CDTerraformCloudFormation
Soft skills
technical supporttroubleshootingdocumentationcoordinationcommunication
Certifications
AWS certificationAzure certificationDevOps certificationIT security certification