Principal Database Administrator - Xela

DAVID JOSEPH INC.
Aurora, United States of America
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 230K

Job location

Aurora, United States of America

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Application Integration Architecture
Systems Engineering
Backup Devices
Bash
Ubuntu (Operating System)
Configuration Management
Databases
Data Infrastructure
Linux
Python
PostgreSQL
Linux System Administration
Linux Commands
Operational Databases
Oracle SQL Developer
Software Systems
PL-SQL
Systems Integration
Software Troubleshooting
Backend
Containerization
Information Technology
Operational Systems
Database Installation
Devsecops

Job description

Xela is seeking a Principal Database Administrator to support mission-critical classified infrastructure and software systems in a high-priority defense environment. This is a senior technical role focused on PostgreSQL administration, Linux infrastructure, clustered environments, and urgent production troubleshooting within secure operational systems., * Administer and maintain PostgreSQL databases supporting mission-critical applications

  • Support clustered database infrastructure and containerized environments
  • Manage Ubuntu Linux operational systems and backend database infrastructure
  • Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, maintenance, and configuration management
  • Troubleshoot urgent production database and infrastructure issues
  • Refine database architecture, scalability, performance, and reliability
  • Collaborate with systems engineers and software teams on backend application integration
  • Support schema management, design updates, and architecture documentation
  • Respond to operational support requests in classified environments

Requirements

Do you have experience in Systems integration?, This role is ideal for a highly experienced database professional who thrives in fast-paced operational environments where reliability, performance, and immediate issue resolution are critical., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, STEM, or related field

  • 8+ years of database administration or related infrastructure experience
  • 5+ years of PostgreSQL administration in enterprise or mission-critical environments
  • Strong Ubuntu/Linux systems administration expertise
  • Experience with clustered database and containerized infrastructure environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and production support capability
  • Bash scripting and Python experience
  • Experience integrating backend databases with application environments
  • Strong Linux command-line proficiency
  • Ability to obtain Security+ within 60 days if not already held
  • Active transferable TS/SCI clearance required
  • U.S. Citizenship required, * CI Polygraph
  • Oracle SQL / PL/SQL experience
  • Defense or intelligence program experience
  • DevSecOps or Agile environment exposure
  • Infrastructure modernization experience
  • Real-time mission system support experience

Benefits & conditions

$210,000 - $230,000 a year - Full-time

Apply for this position