Systems Engineer III – Database Engineering
Objective Area Solutions, LLC
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About The Position
OAS is seeking a Systems Engineer III to provide Cloud DevOps and Database Engineering support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about cloud technologies and eager to support mission-critical infrastructure in a dynamic federal environment. You'll contribute to the modernization of FAA systems through secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions.
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
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (non-SSBI)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of application
Nice To Haves
- Certifications in AWS, Azure, DevOps, or IT security are highly desirable
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
