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# PostgreSQL Database Architect

- **Company:** D2 Technical Services
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Databases, Database Analysis, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, SQL Stored Procedures, Strategies of Testing, Database Migration, Information Technology, Database Backup
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9039786/postgresql-database-architect

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
 * 5+ years of related database analysis and/or administration experience
 * PostgreSQL experience required. Oracle database administration is a plus
 * Experience in PostgreSQL administration/tuning; including knowledge and implementation of database high-availability solutions and performance tuning
 * Experience in monitoring, creating, and managing PostgreSQL server agent alerts
 * Experience with database backup, restore, migration, and database snapshot technologies/strategies
 * Knowledge on how to build/maintain efficient database table structures for both transactional and warehouse data
 * Migration experience with Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL,
 * TS/SCI clearance

Bonus Points For:

 * CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

## Description

D2 has an immediate need for a PostgreSQL Database Architect to analyze, design, develop, implement, and support database infrastructure deployment and management., * Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of servers running on one or more operating systems

 * Maintains database integrity and security, configures role-based access control (RBAC), and sets up administrative accounts
 * Sets up, administers, and services accounts
 * Maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures
 * Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products
 * Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources
 * Develops and implements testing strategies and document results
 * Provides advice on performance tuning and training to end-users
 * Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
 * Evaluates open-source or vendor tools and participates in database migration/special modernization projects
 * Collaborates with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures
 * Plans and executes database upgrades, patching, and migrations
 * Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements


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