AWS Database Administrator (DBA)

AWS Database Administrator (DBA) - SC ClearedLocation: RemoteContract: Initial 3 months, rolling extensionsIR35 Status: Outside IR35Day Rate: CompetitiveThe OpportunityDamia Group is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced AWS Database Administrator (DBA) for an exciting long-term contract opportunity. This role will suit a security-cleared professional with strong AWS database expertise who enjoys working within complex, large-scale environments.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister, maintain and optimise AWS database services, with a strong focus on Amazon RDS.Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimisation strategies.Manage backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes.Support database migrations and upgrades within AWS environments.Ensure database security, availability and compliance with organisational standards.Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues across production environments.Work closely with infrastructure, cloud and application teams to support ongoing delivery.Essential Skills andamp; ExperienceProven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).Strong hands-on experience with AWS, particularly Amazon RDS.Experience managing high-availability and mission-critical database environments.Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, monitoring, backup and recovery.Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Current active SC Clearance (essential).DesirablePrevious experience working on government or ..... full job details .....