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# Postgres DBA - SME

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Salary:** $103,600.0 - $213,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adaptable Database Systems, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Design, PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/05B08C5FF326455C97981D424DF34E25/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree
 * Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database administration, tuning, management, and security
 * Strong knowledge and experience in database management systems
 * Ability to design and maintain complex databases
 * Experience with database administration and testing
 * Knowledge of security measures and techniques to safeguard computer databases
 * Excellent coordination and communication skills to manage database changes and integration
 * Active TS clearance required with ability to obtain SCI

## Description

The Database Administrator designs, implements, and maintains moderately complex databases. This role is responsible for maintaining database dictionaries, ensuring the integration of systems through effective database design, and administering and testing computer databases by applying a deep knowledge of database management systems. Additionally, the Database Administrator coordinates changes to computer databases and may plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases., * Design, implement, and maintain moderately complex databases

 * Maintain database dictionaries and ensure the integration of various systems through effective database design
 * Administer and test computer databases, utilizing knowledge of database management systems
 * Coordinate changes to computer databases to ensure data integrity and system efficiency
 * Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to protect computer databases from unauthorized access or data breaches


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