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AWS Architect

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$66 - $86.75/hr

AWS Architecture with strong knowledge on Database products/ IAM/ Network, Hands-on experience with Terraform, Strong CI/CD experience with Bitbucket/Terraform Enterprise. Ansible Playbook experience ...

System One

Database Management IV

Washington, DC · On-site

$57.52 - $66/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Configure, manage, and optimize AWS database services including Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS for MySQL, Amazon Aurora, and MySQL Cluster environments. * Plan and execute migrations of ...

System One

Database Management IV

Washington, DC · On-site

$57.52 - $66/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Configure, manage, and optimize AWS database services including Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS for MySQL, Amazon Aurora, and MySQL Cluster environments. * Plan and execute migrations of ...

Custom Staffing

Database Cloud Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$95 - $100/hr

Database Cloud Engineer (AWS) New York City, NY - Must be local to area and able to work onsite 100% Onsite 12+ Month Contract (Extensions Possible) $95.00-$100.00 Hourly W2 Must be qualified to ...

System One

Database Management IV

Washington, DC · On-site

$57.52 - $66/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Configure, manage, and optimize AWS database services including Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS for MySQL, Amazon Aurora, and MySQL Cluster environments. * Plan and execute migrations of ...

System One

Database Management IV

Washington, DC · On-site

$57.52 - $66/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Configure, manage, and optimize AWS database services including Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS for MySQL, Amazon Aurora, and MySQL Cluster environments. * Plan and execute migrations of ...

System One

AWS Cloud DBA

Mclean, VA · Remote

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Job Title: AWS Cloud DBA Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal ...

System One

Database Management IV

Washington, DC · On-site

$57.52 - $66/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Configure, manage, and optimize AWS database services including Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS for MySQL, Amazon Aurora, and MySQL Cluster environments. * Plan and execute migrations of ...

System One

Database Management IV

Washington, DC · On-site

$57.52 - $66/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Configure, manage, and optimize AWS database services including Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS for MySQL, Amazon Aurora, and MySQL Cluster environments. * Plan and execute migrations of ...

System One

AWS Cloud DBA

Mclean, VA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Title: AWS Cloud DBA Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal ...

System One

AWS Cloud DBA

Mclean, VA · Remote

  • Medical

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  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Title: AWS Cloud DBA Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal ...

System One

AWS Cloud DBA

Mclean, VA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Title: AWS Cloud DBA Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal ...

System One

Database Management IV

Washington, DC · On-site

$57.52 - $66/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Configure, manage, and optimize AWS database services including Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS for MySQL, Amazon Aurora, and MySQL Cluster environments. * Plan and execute migrations of ...

System One

AWS Cloud DBA

Mclean, VA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Title: AWS Cloud DBA Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal ...

System One

AWS Cloud DBA

Mclean, VA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Title: AWS Cloud DBA Location: McLean, VA Type: Long-term contract Work Model: Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance Contact: Crystal ...

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How much do aws database jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for aws database in the United States is $49.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.46 and $59.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are AWS database services?

AWS Database services are a collection of cloud-based managed database solutions provided by Amazon Web Services. These services include a wide range of databases such as Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service), Amazon DynamoDB (NoSQL), Amazon Aurora, Amazon Redshift (data warehousing), and Amazon DocumentDB, among others. AWS handles routine database tasks like provisioning, patching, backup, recovery, and scaling, allowing businesses to focus on their applications instead of database management. Organizations use AWS Databases for scalable, secure, and high-performance data storage and retrieval in the cloud.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AWS database engineer?

To thrive as an AWS Database Engineer, you need a solid background in database management, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud architecture, often supported by relevant AWS certifications. Familiarity with AWS services like Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and tools such as CloudWatch and AWS CLI is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you optimize database performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure secure, efficient, and scalable database solutions that align with organizational needs in cloud environments.

What are some common challenges faced by AWS database engineers when managing cloud-based databases?

AWS Database Engineers often encounter challenges such as optimizing database performance in a cloud environment, ensuring data security and compliance, and managing costs associated with storage and compute resources. Additionally, they must stay updated with AWS's rapidly evolving database services and best practices. Collaborating closely with development and DevOps teams is crucial, as these roles often require implementing automated backups, monitoring, and disaster recovery solutions to maintain high availability and reliability.

What is the difference between Aws Database vs Cloud Database Administrator?

AspectAws DatabaseCloud Database Administrator
CertificationsAWS Certified Database - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectVendor-specific certifications (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud), general database certifications (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft)
Work EnvironmentPrimarily cloud-based, AWS ecosystem, remote or on-siteCloud environments across various providers, on-site or remote
Industry UsageOrganizations using AWS cloud servicesOrganizations managing cloud databases across providers
Primary FocusDesign, deployment, and management of AWS database servicesManaging and maintaining cloud databases in various platforms

While both roles involve managing cloud-based databases, Aws Database specialists focus specifically on AWS services, whereas Cloud Database Administrators handle databases across multiple cloud platforms. The choice depends on the company's cloud infrastructure and certification preferences.

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Infographic showing various Aws Database job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,260 per year, or $49.2 per hour.

AWS Database Administrator - Oracle and MongoDB

Science Applications International Corporation

Ashburn, VA • On-site

$52 - $70.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 224 rated it services

Job description


SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced mid-level Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and optimizing both Oracle and NoSQL databases. Project teams utilize Oracle RDS and AWS managed databases including Postgres and DocumentDB, and MongoDB, also hosted in AWS. This role requires a thorough understanding of the advantages of NoSQL databases such as the scalability, flexibility, and performance gains and the disadvantages compared to relational databases. The ideal candidate will also have hands-on experience with failover and recovery, backups, migration of on-premises databases to AWS, and proficiency with AWS services. The successful candidate should be passionate about ensuring database performance, availability, and security, and experienced in debugging complex challenges and handling data warehouses.
This position is hybrid-remote and requires 2 days on-site in Ashburn, VA. Must be local or willing to relocate.
Job Responsibilities
  • Database Management: Administer, maintain, and implement permissions, policies and procedures for ensuring the secure connectivity and integrity of databases.
  • Performance Tuning: Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required to ensure optimal performance. Work closely with the application teams to optimize the application interaction with NoSQL.
  • Failover and Recovery: Design and execute database backup and recovery strategies, including failover planning and testing.
  • Migration and Upgrade: Lead migration projects from on-premises databases to AWS, relational databases to NoSQL, including planning, execution, and validation of database migrations and upgrades.
  • Security and Compliance: Ensure database security measures are in place, including access controls and audit logging. Comply with all applicable data privacy laws and regulations.
  • Data Warehousing: Manage and optimize AWS Redshift instances and other data warehousing solutions for scalable and efficient data storage and analysis.
  • Monitoring: Utilize AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools to ensure database health, performance, and to automate scaling and notifications.
  • Troubleshooting and Support: Provide support for complex database issues, including troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, etc.

Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Looking for a candidate with the ability to handle Oracle Prod issues after hours and carry the Oracle Duty Phone on a rotational basis. The candidate must have solid NoSQL (preferably MongoDB) skills as more and more applications are leveraging NoSQL databases. Experience of migrating databases (+Terabytes) from on-prem to cloud and hands-on production experience is a must.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Database Expertise: Proven experience as a DBA with expertise in Oracle (new versions) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
  • AWS Managed Databases: Experience with AWS DocumentDB database services.
  • Experience with relational database management system, PostgreSQL/Postgres.
  • Failover and Recovery: Solid experience in database failover, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Migration Experience: Demonstrated experience with migrating on-premises databases to AWS.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in MongoDB Query Language (MQL), database design, and data modeling. Familiarity with AWS CLI, SDKs, and CloudWatch.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills and Experience
  • Certifications: AWS or relevant database certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, AWS Associate Architect).
  • Scripting Skills: Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of database tasks.
  • Monitoring Tools: Deep familiarity with database monitoring tools, especially AWS CloudWatch, for performance monitoring and alerting.
  • Enterprise Database Management: Experience with large enterprise database design, implementation, and optimization, for example, Oracle RDS on Exadata. Experience with Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC).
  • Experience with Big Query is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively to develop innovative solutions to software problems.
  • High level of self-motivation, desire to deliver stellar solutions and willingness to work in a distributed team environment.
  • Master's degree (or higher) in computer science or related field is a plus.

Customer Requirements
  • Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation.
  • Citizenship - Must be a US Citizen.
  • Location - Hybrid with on-site (Ashburn, VA) visits 2 days per week and if a mission need. *This team utilizes an occasional on-call schedule to handle prod issues after hours and may require travel to the datacenter site.

About Us
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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