Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience managing AWS infrastructure (EC2, VPC, S3, IAM)., Expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting., Proficiency in scripting and infrastructure as code tools like Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, Ansible., Knowledge of cloud security principles, IAM policies, and encryption methods..

Key responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure for applications and databases.

Administer and optimize SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases for high availability and security.

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automation of infrastructure and database management.

Monitor system and database health, troubleshoot issues, and support production deployments.

Job description

VerTALENTS is a subsidiary of VerSprite Cybersecurity. Specializing in technology staffing and utilizing a network of technical clients, VerTALENTS connects top level technical talent with industry clients through various methods and expands not only clients talent network, but candidates job search as well. At the bottom line, VerTALENTS adds value to both clients and candidates alike.

We work with clients to fill both full-time and contracting opportunities, so If the following job interests you, please apply to learn more!

VerTALENTS specialized in technology staffing and utilizing a network of technical clients, VerTALENTS connects top level technical talent with industry clients through various methods and expands not only client's talent network, but candidates job searches as well. At the bottom line, VerTALENTS adds value to both clients and candidates alike.

We work with clients to fill both full-time and contracting opportunities, so If the following job interests you, please apply to learn more!

Cloud & Database Operations Engineer

Location: Costa Rica - Remote

Type: Full-Time

Industry: Technology / Cloud Infrastructure / Security

About the Role:

VerTALENTS is looking for a Cloud & Database Operations Engineer with a passion for automation, performance, and reliability. In this role, you'll be at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, database management, and DevOps innovation—supporting our mission-critical systems in AWS and beyond.

Responsabilities:

- Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure to support scalable applications and databases.
- Administer and optimize SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
- Oversee AWS database services including RDS, Aurora, Redshift, DynamoDB, and OpenSearch.
- Execute on-prem to AWS database migrations and implement cloud-native database strategies.
- Perform system administration across Windows and Linux, including patching, hardening, and optimization.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and database automation.
- Automate provisioning and configuration using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
- Apply cloud security best practices, ensuring encryption, IAM controls, network security, and compliance.
- Proactively monitor system/database health, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and perform root cause analysis.
- Establish and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies for production environments.
- Collaborate across engineering, operations, and security teams to drive operational excellence.
- Support production deployments with minimal downtime and high efficiency.

What You Bring:

- Solid hands-on experience managing AWS infrastructure (EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, etc.).
- Expert knowledge in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with AWS database platforms including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and serverless solutions.
- Experience with database migrations, replication, clustering, and HA strategies.
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD workflows, and automation pipelines.
- Proficient in scripting and infrastructure as code (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, Ansible).
- Competence in system administration across Windows and Linux platforms.
- Working knowledge of cloud security principles, IAM policies, and encryption methods.
- Experience in live production environments and supporting real-time deployments.
- Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools like CloudWatch, Datadog, ELK, or Prometheus.

Nice to Have Certifications:

- AWS Certifications: Solutions Architect, Database Specialty, or DevOps Engineer.
- Experience managing containers with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Exposure to hybrid cloud (on-prem + AWS) environments.
- Understanding of SRE methodologies for reliability and resilience.
- Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to systems and performance optimization.