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# PostgreSQL Database Administrator

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Unit Testing, Big Data, Bioinformatics, Bootstrap (Software), Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Queries, Database Schema, DevOps, Dynamic Trunking Protocol, Elasticsearch, Entity Relationship Models, Github, Hibernate (Java), Apache Struts, Swing (Java), JSON, JavaServer Faces, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, MySQL, NoSQL, Open Source Intelligence, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Enterprise Planning Systems, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, Service Development Studio, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Real Time Systems, Postman, Database Optimization, Appian, Generative AI, Gitlab, Git, AngularJS, AWS Aurora, Integration Tests, AWS Data Analytics, Kibana, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Plan of Action and Milestones
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/ashburn/4c16e91c-4beb-4208-b9da-74ce4423c8ab

## About the Role

* BS/BA degree and 8+ years of prior relevant DBA experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant DBA experience; OR 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
 * 4+ years' experience tuning Aurora PostgreSQL database performance and PL/pgSQL scripts to optimize performance
 * 4+ years' experience as an AWS Aurora PostgreSQL DBA in a 24x7 environment managing multiple databases of over 70TB.
 * Individual must have at least 4+ years' experience as an Oracle DBA in a 24x7 environment supporting databases of over 200TB
 * Proficiency in tuning Oracle Databases and troubleshooting performance issues.
 * Able to support on-call schedule and incident resolution.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint)
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * U.S. Citizen.
 * Must be able to maintain and obtain a CBP Background Investigation prior to start

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Migration of Oracle to Aurora PostgreSQL with over 70TB migrating from Oracle to Aurora
 * Experience using Generative AI to tune SQL statements
 * Experience with CBP
 * Java Experience
 * Experience with other AWS data related services
 * Experience with any of the following: Struts, Hibernate, Java, JSF, Swing, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Angular.
 * Experience with CI/CD, SecDevOps, Git source code repository (GitLab, GitHub)

## Description

Gitlab
Github
Equities
Timelines
DevSecOps
PostgreSQL
Scalability
Market Data
Self-Starter
Apache Struts
Amazon Aurora
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Visio
Database Design
Ancient History
Microsoft Office
Oracle Databases
Stored Procedure
Hibernate (Java)
JavaServer Faces
Agile Methodology
Query Optimization
Business Objectives
Amazon Web Services
Integration Testing
Microsoft PowerPoint
Resource Constraints
Database Administration
SQL (Programming Language)
Java (Programming Language)
Verbal Communication Skills
Verification And Validation
Enterprise Planning Systems
Git (Version Control System)
Software Development Life Cycle
Bootstrap (Front-End Framework)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Oracle Database Administration (DBA), The National Security Sector within Leidos is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Administrator with strong systems, software, cloud, and Agile experience to support the Passenger Systems Program Directorate (PSPD) within Customs and Border Protection (CBP). PSPD supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP critical missions, specifically screening and processing travelers at the ports of entry (POEs) into the United States.

In this hands-on position, you will work collaboratively to architect, design, build, deliver, and enhance highly available, scalable, real-time systems. You will exercise your judgment in determining and recommending the best designs based on customer business objectives, timelines and other resource constraints. You will participate in and/or direct major deliverable of projects through all aspects of the software development life cycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit and integration testing., * Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and support ability and effectiveness analyzes.

 * Designs and implements database schemas and structures according to project requirements.
 * Develops and maintains documentation for database environments, including data standards and procedures.
 * Plans for storage requirements and database growth, and scale infrastructure as needed.
 * Collaborates with developers to optimize queries, stored procedures, and database design for applications.
 * Must be a self-starter, strong leader, and the ability to work independently with little supervision., All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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