AWS Cloud Database Administrator

IBR • Suitland, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) we are driven by innovation, transformation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As an industry leader delivering impactful results, we thrive on solving complex technical challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers and advance critical missions. IBR is a fast-growing company fueled by passion, curiosity, and innovative thinking – where every team member has the opportunity to continuously learn, unlock their full potential, and redefine what is possible in engineering and technology. If you are inspired by innovation, eager to make a difference, and ready to bring your creativity and expertise to a mission-focused team, we invite you to join us and together, we will shape the future. Let’s Make It Real!

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Oracle and/or AWS cloud certification(s) preferred.

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level