PostgreSQL DBA

Job Title: Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Type: Direct Hire

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Security Clearance: Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility

Location: Bolling AFB, Washington, DC

Clearance: Active Top Secret required, current or previously held SCI strongly preferred

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. To be successful in this role, you'll need to be hands on, operationally disciplined, and able to take ownership of PostgreSQL environments supporting a fast paced mission critical program.

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 day to day 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 in secure environments

Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation supporting database and application delivery

Partner with developers, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and maintain strong operational stability

Communicate technical risks, issues, and recommendations clearly in a mission focused environment

Here's What You'll Need:

Must have active Top Secret clearance with current or previously held SCI access

Security+ or equivalent certification meeting DoD 8140 requirements

Strong hands on PostgreSQL administration experience in secure enterprise environments

Experience with PostgreSQL performance tuning, backup and recovery, replication, HA/DR, and security

Experience with Kubernetes and containerized database or application operations

Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines

Experience enforcing encryption, key management, auditing, and database security controls

Ability to rapidly take ownership of PostgreSQL responsibilities and ramp quickly on program specific tooling

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross functional teams

Ability to maintain composure under pressure and respond effectively in high visibility production environments

Minimum Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute

10+ years of overall database administration 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

3+ years of Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and CI/CD experience

Experience with AWS, including PostgreSQL related cloud environments and backup or recovery tooling

Experience supporting secure production systems with urgency and operational discipline

Preferred:

Master’s degree

Experience with Amazon RDS, Azure SQL, or other cloud database platforms

Experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS

Experience with EDB PostgreSQL tools and enterprise PostgreSQL environments

Azure DBA or related database certifications

Additional experience with SQL Server, MySQL, or MariaDB in mixed database environments

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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