PostgreSQL DBA

Job Title

Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Direct Hire

Onsite

Top Secret with SCI eligibility. Active Top Secret required; current or previously held SCI strongly preferred.

Bolling AFB, Washington, DC

We are looking for a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator who can operate in secure enterprise environments, be hands‑on, operationally disciplined, and take ownership of PostgreSQL environments supporting a fast‑paced mission‑critical program.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Eligible employees receive 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.