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# PostgreSQL Database Administrator

- **Company:** System One
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Database, Databases, Continuous Integration, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Software Deployment, SQL Stored Procedures, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Database Optimization, Amazon Relational Database Service, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform, Jenkins
- **Published:** May 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8911735/postgresql-database-administrator

## About the Role

Active Top Secret clearance with current or previously held SCI access preferred
Security+ or equivalent DoD 8140 compliant certification
Strong hands on PostgreSQL administration experience in enterprise production environments
Experience with PostgreSQL performance tuning, backup and recovery, replication, HA/DR, and security
Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and CI/CD
Experience supporting secure, mission critical systems in fast paced environments

Minimum Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute
10+ years of overall DBA experience
5+ years of recent, deep PostgreSQL administration experience required
Experience designing, implementing, and tuning PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments
Experience owning PostgreSQL HA/DR configurations and production operations
Experience with AWS and PostgreSQL related cloud environments

Preferred:
Experience with Amazon RDS, Azure SQL, or other cloud database platforms
Experience with EDB PostgreSQL tools and enterprise PostgreSQL environments
Experience with SQL Server, MySQL, or MariaDB in mixed environments
Azure DBA or related database certifications

## Description

We are seeking a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator to support a high visibility federal program onsite in Washington, DC. This role is specifically focused on PostgreSQL and is intended for candidates with deep hands on PostgreSQL administration experience in secure production environments.

Candidates are expected to have a strong work ethic and possess the ability to work as a critical member of a team in pursuit of mission objectives and in support of our customers. We value candidates who are detail oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets.

Responsibilities & Duties include, but are not limited to:
Administer, maintain, and optimize PostgreSQL databases across development, test, and production environments
Own database performance tuning, backups, replication, recovery, and operational support
Design, implement, and support PostgreSQL high availability and disaster recovery solutions
Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, permissions, and database security controls
Enforce access controls, auditing, governance, retention, and compliance aligned controls
Support Kubernetes based database and application operations
Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation supporting database and application delivery
Partner with developers, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and maintain operational stability


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