Systems Analyst (AWS RDS)

at  UNCOMN

Here at UNCOMN, our mission is to empower systems thinkers to create elegant solutions to complex problems – to improve the systems that improve our communities. Our team members apply their natural curiosity and grit to discover elegant solutions for our clients’ most complex organizational, logistics, process, data, and technical challenges, with the overall goal of building great businesses that contribute to great communities.
We’re an award-winning firm, one of the country’s fastest-growing and—more importantly—a consistent ‘Top Workplace’ as evaluated by our own employees. We are a values-driven organization (see the Core Values section of our website) and we’re looking for new Uncommon Geniuses to join our growing team, so if you’re a person who likes to solve problems, fix things, build things, tweak things, or otherwise show creative flair, you might just be an “UNCOMN Genius” and we encourage you to check out the specifics of this position below!

UNCOMN is seeking a Systems Analyst (AWS RDS) to:

• Design, develop, test, and evaluate network systems with a focus on AWS solutions.
• Maintain system architecture and integration plans.
• Implement and maintain AWS database/Relational Database Service (RDS) solutions.
• Optimize database performance and ensure security.
• Manage network protocols, LAN administration, DNS, and Active Directory (AD).
• Administer UNIX and Windows-based operating systems, performing regular updates and patches.
• Monitor and manage cloud resources for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Use Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation.
• Collaborate on IT projects, ensuring timely and effective completion.
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to share knowledge and support project goals.
• Analyze technical challenges and develop strategic solutions.
• Adapt to changing technologies and business needs, working both independently and as part of a team.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of related professional experience including Design, Development, Test and Evaluation, Network Protocols, LAN administration fundamentals, and UNIX and Windows-based operating systems with hands-on DNS and AD experience.
• At least 2+ years’ experience designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining AWS database/Relational Database Service (RDS) solutions.
• Exposure to project management and documentation tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, paired with the ability to think strategically about complex technical challenges.
• Must be adaptable with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must hold an active AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.
• Must hold an active an IAT Level II certification; CompTIA Security+ CE highly preferred.
• Must hold an active, fully adjudicated Secret clearance, granted by the US Government.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin