Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator

System One
Washington, VA, United States
15 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$190,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Data Analysis Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Databases Database Security Disaster Recovery Key Management PostgreSQL SQL Azure Performance Tuning Software Deployment
+10 more
SQL Stored Procedures SQL Server Reporting Services SQL Server Integration Services SQL Server Analysis Services System Availability Database Optimization Amazon Relational Database Service Kubernetes Information Technology Data Management

Job description

  • Ensure the performance, availability, scalability, and security of PostgreSQL database environments.

  • Design, implement, manage, and tune PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments.

  • Own high availability and disaster recovery configurations for PostgreSQL environments.

  • Enforce database security controls, including encryption, key management, and compliance-aligned auditing.

  • Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery.

  • Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, and permissions.

  • Support containerized database and application operations by managing Kubernetes clusters.

  • 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., System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan., System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of hands-on database administration experience, including at least 5 years of recent, deep expertise in PostgreSQL.

  • Active Top Secret clearance with current or previously held SCI access.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute.

  • Certification meeting DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, GSEC, or higher).

  • 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.

  • Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery.

  • Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, and permissions.

  • Support Kubernetes clusters and containerized database and application operations., + Master’s Degree

  • Experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure SQL, Amazon RDS).

  • Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DBA Associate or Data Management & Analytics.

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