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# Sr. Database Administrator (DBA) I (6818)

- **Company:** MetroStar Systems
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $138,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Key Management, PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, SQL Stored Procedures, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Database Optimization, Kubernetes, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9123436/sr-database-administrator-dba-i-6818

## About the Role

* Active Top Secret security clearance (current or previously held SCI access preferable).
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
 * Certification meeting DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, GSEC, or higher).
 * 5+ years of experience as a database administrator or engineer with a primary focus on PostgreSQL.
 * Experience designing, implementing, managing, and tuning PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments.
 * Experience owning high availability and disaster recovery configurations for PostgreSQL environments.
 * Experience enforcing database security controls, including encryption, key management, and compliance-aligned auditing.
 * Ability to own core PostgreSQL responsibilities on day one and ramp quickly on program-specific tooling in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

## Description

* Design, administer, and optimize databases in on-premises and cloud environments.
 * Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery.
 * Enforce access controls, auditing, governance, and retention policies.
Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, and permissions.

 * Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database and application operations.
 * Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation supporting database and application delivery.
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative delivery activities.
 * Support production operations with urgency and operational discipline.
 * Communicate technical risks, issues, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
 * Build and maintain strong customer trust through technical expertise, responsiveness, and reliability.


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