The area is given by $\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$ where $(a,b,c)$ is in the triangle with vertices $(2s,0,0), (0,2s,0), (0,0,2s).$ Since a continuous real-valued function on a compact set attains its maximum, we see that the problem has a solution.
Suppose the triangle with maximum area has sides $a,b,c$. If we keep side $a$ fixed, and allow the other two sides to vary, their sum must be $2s-a$. Thus, if we place two of the vertices at $P_1=(-\frac{a}{2},0)$ and $P_2=(\frac{a}{2},0)$ the third vertex $(x,y)$ will lie on an ellipse with foci $P_1, P_2$, and the area of the triangle will be $\frac{a}{2}|y|$ and will be greatest when $x=0$, so the triangle is isosceles.
Since whatever side of the triangle we choose, the other two sides are equal, the triangle is equilateral.