#07092025.2 -Lead AWS Database Engineer

Join a Trusted Leader in National Security & Federal IT

At Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. , we are a recognized federal contractor delivering mission-critical cybersecurity, cloud computing, and Health IT solutions. Our team supports top federal agencies with innovative, security-first approaches.

We are looking for a hands-on Lead AWS Database Engineer to join our team and take ownership of designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based database solutions. In this role, you will actively lead and contribute to complex database administration tasks , ensuring that systems meet technical, security, and business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform AWS-based database administration for large-scale, high-performance enterprise environments (e.g., Amazon RDS).
• Work hands-on to design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure database solutions.
• Collaborate with developers, security officers (ISSO), and infrastructure engineers to support integrated system performance.
• Analyze system performance, conduct testing, and implement improvements to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Support continous improvement of database operations using DevOps tools and modern engineering practices.
• Evaluate impacts of changes across systems and applications, ensuring alignment with compliance and security standards.

Employment Type & Proposal Support Commitment

T his position is contingent upon contract award and intended as a full-time, salaried role with comprehensive benefits. ( Upon award, candidates who demonstrate strong performance during the part-time proposal support phase may be considered for full-time salaried employment, contingent on final business needs.)

Prior to contract award, selected candidates will be required to support an active development task on a part-time, hourly basis to contribute directly to the proposal effort. This work includes :

The part-time pre-award effort will be compensated on an hourly basis and is expected to be flexible, depending on proposal needs and schedules.

Location :

This is not a remote opportunity. Primary work will be performed on-site at either the Next Phase Solutions & Services office in Columbia, MD, or at a designated government facility within the region, as directed by the client.

Requirements

Highly Preferred Qualifications

General :

Physical Requirements :

Additional Information about this opening :

Salary Range :

We anticipate offering a base salary in the range of $160,000 - $185,000, depending on relevant expereince, technical expertise, and qualifications. Additional performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits are also included.

ABOUT NEXT PHASE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES, INC.

Innovation. It’s What Defines Us.

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides insights and solutions for healthcare, engineering, and science research. Next Phase commits to creating an environment where our employees achieve their full potential, increase productivity, and expand their professional and personal horizons. We look for bright, innovative people who achieve results, understand the importance of being productive and supportive team members, and prioritize customer satisfaction. Next Phase leadership is looking for new leaders, scientific and technical subject matter experts, and technically savvy people interested in putting forth the effort and commitment needed to grow our company.

Will you join us to share in the success?

Benefits

Benefits include, but are not limited to :

HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS

PERSONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS

PAID LEAVE

RETIREMENT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PET INSURANCE

COMPETITIVE BONUS PROGRAM

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. offers all qualified candidates and employees equal employment opportunities. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic safeguarded by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment at Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is to hire and promote the most qualified individuals for our positions.

"EOE, including disability / vets"

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