TalentRemedy - Systems Engineer - Cloud Database Engineer

Cloud Developer is needed in District of Columbia, United States.

Client: TalentRemedy

Location: District of Columbia, DC, us

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

This is a remote position. Our client is a professional services firm dedicated to advancing the aviation industry through innovative, mission-driven solutions. They combine technical expertise with organizational knowledge to deliver strategies that enable their civilian and military aviation partners to succeed.

Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer 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.

Key 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.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• 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.

Clearance & Citizenship Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (non-SSBI).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of application.

About the Mission

This position directly supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the agency responsible for overseeing the safety of more than 45,000 daily flights and 3 million passengers across U.S.-controlled airspace. In addition to civilian aviation oversight, the FAA plays a vital role in national security in coordination with the Department of Defense and other federal partners.