Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator

## Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator Apply locations:
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** Job Posting

Title:

** Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator**---
- **** Hiring Department:
** Applied Research Laboratories**---
- **** Position Open To:
** All Applicants**---
- **** Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

** 40**---
- **** FLSA Status:
** Exempt from FLSA**---
- **** Earliest

Start Date:

** Immediately**---
- **** Position Duration:
** Expected to Continue**---
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* Location:

** PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS**---
- **** Job Details:**## Purpose The Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL) is seeking a senior PostgreSQL database administrator. The candidate will be responsible for building, testing and maintaining database backends to include performance monitoring, troubleshooting, backup and optimization in an enterprise Linux environment.## ## Responsibilities
* Build, test and maintain complex databases.
* Database security, protection and data validation.
* Monitor database loading and performance, and troubleshoot issues.
* Database backup, validation and recovery.
* Assist development efforts requiring database access.
* Generate database usage reports for growth planning.
* Interface with development team members regarding application requirements and database programming best practices.
* Other related functions as assigned.##

Required Qualifications
* Bachelors degree in computer science, engineering or a related field.
* Five years developing and maintaining complex PostgreSQL databases.
* Strong Linux administration skills as they relate to the role of a database administrator.
* Ability to troubleshoot and fix database errors, analyze database performance and make performance improvement recommendations.
* Must currently hold, or be able to obtain within the first six months of employment, a DoD 8140 compliant security certification (e.g., Security+).
* Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.

Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.##

Preferred Qualifications
* Eight or more years’ experience developing and maintaining complex PostgreSQL databases.
* Front end database application development experience.
* Experience managing databases and related infrastructure in the cloud.
* Experience migrating databases from on-prem to the cloud.## General Notes An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required.  Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

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UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

· 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage   
· Retirement contributions    
· Paid vacation and sick time   
· Paid holidays   Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.## Salary Range $104,000-$140,000+/negotiable depending on…