AWS Infrastructure Engineer-Deltek VantagePoint
We are seeking an AWS Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (RDS & EC2), AWS cloud architecture, and enterprise ERP infrastructure. This role will be responsible for architecting, optimizing, and supporting the AWS infrastructure that underpins our Deltek Vantagepoint environment and related business-critical systems. Direct experience supporting Deltek Vantagepoint (or Deltek Vision) within an AWS-hosted environment is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) organizations utilizing Deltek as their core ERP platform. Key Responsibilities:
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Database Infrastructure: Architect and manage production Microsoft SQL Server deployments on AWS RDS and native EC2 instances.
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Deltek Environment Support: Maintain and optimize AWS infrastructure supporting Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision, and related reporting platforms (SSRS).
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ERP Middleware Support: Maintain AWS platform integrations supporting Deltek Vantagepoint, third-party HRIS systems, SQL automations, and enterprise workflows.
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High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Design and implement database backup, point-in-time recovery, high availability, and multi-region disaster recovery solutions.
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Performance Tuning: Troubleshoot infrastructure bottlenecks, optimize storage and database performance, and right-size AWS resources to improve efficiency and control costs.
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Security & Compliance: Enforce enterprise security standards across AWS, including IAM, network segmentation, encryption, access controls, and monitoring.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate technical documentation for AWS architecture, database environments, integrations, security controls, and standard operating procedures.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:
AWS & Cloud Infrastructure:
- 5+ years of experience managing AWS services, including:
- EC2
- RDS
- VPC
- Route53
- IAM
- CloudWatch
- SNS
- 1+ years of experience developing or supporting serverless AWS services, including Lambda and Step Functions.
Deltek ERP Experience (Required):
- 2+ years of direct experience supporting Deltek Vantagepoint or advanced Deltek Vision environments.
- Experience administering AWS infrastructure supporting Deltek ERP applications and databases.
- Working knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint architecture, application dependencies, integrations, reporting infrastructure, and database schemas.
- Experience supporting Deltek environments within AEC industry organizations strongly preferred.
Microsoft SQL Server:
- Advanced SQL Server administration experience within AWS environments.
- Experience managing SQL Server on both RDS and EC2.
- Strong knowledge of Always On Availability Groups, backup/recovery, performance tuning, and high-availability design.
Reporting and Integrations:
- Direct experience architecting or supporting SSRS environments.
- Experience supporting ERP-related integrations, middleware, APIs, and automated data workflows.
Operating Systems:
- Strong Windows Server administration experience in AWS-hosted enterprise environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate, AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer Associate, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional.
- Experience developing data transformation and automation solutions using Python.
- PCED Certified Entry-Level Data Analyst with Python (or higher certification).
- Experience supporting Deltek implementations, upgrades, migrations, or cloud transformation.
Remote Work Requirement:
- Dedicated and secure home office workspace.
- Reliable high-speed internet connection.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple U.S. time zones.
Ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek Vision in an AWS environment, understands the technology ecosystem commonly found within A