Postgres Database Administrator

About Concept Plus

Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, we bring the agility, responsiveness, and customer intimacy of a small business combined with the quality and infrastructure of a larger firm.

Recognized as an award-winning Oracle partner, we have delivered innovative solutions across Defense, Intelligence, Civilian, Health IT, and Tribal sectors. Our highly certified experts build systems that drive efficiency, accelerate modernization, and ensure mission outcomes with certainty.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, unlimited training, and the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment.

Concept Plus is seeking a Postgre

SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with at least 7 years of database engineering and administration experience to support a mission-critical, enterprise-scale client application. This role focuses heavily on Postgres SQL performance optimization, schema design, database reliability, and support for PGLite deployments—used to enable disconnected, low-bandwidth, and DDIL (Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, Limited) operations. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in secure database operations, Cloud One environments, Zero Trust practices, and Dev Sec Ops -aligned data management.

• Core Postgre
  
  SQL Administration:
  • Administer, configure, and optimize Postgre
    
    SQL databases for secure DoD applications.
  • Design, maintain, and version‑control Postgres SQL schemas, stored functions, triggers, indexes, roles, and extensions.
  • Conduct advanced SQL optimization: query tuning, indexing strategies, partitioning, and performance diagnostics.
  • Monitor and resolve database issues including slow queries, lock contention, replication concerns, and latency.
  • Maintain secure backup/restore strategies and participate in continuity of operations (COOP) planning.
  • Support ingestion and stabilization of inherited databases during transition‑in activities.
• PGLite / DDIL Data Operations:
  • Manage and maintain PGLite (embedded Postgre
    
    SQL) instances used in disconnected or low‑connectivity operational environments.
  • Support synchronization strategies between PGLite and central Postgre
    
    SQL systems, ensuring data integrity during DDIL conditions.
  • Troubleshoot data serialization, compression, and synchronization workflows for offline‑first usage.
  • Assist with field deployment preparation, including performance testing, data seeding, and reliability validation for PGLite nodes.
• Dev Sec Ops  & CI/CD Integration:
  • Integrate database migration scripts, schema validations, and regression checks into secure CI/CD pipelines.
  • Address SAST/DAST/SCA scan findings related to database components, SQL vulnerabilities, and ORM/library exposures.
  • Collaborate with Dev Sec Ops  teams to enable secure, automated deployments and database lifecycle operations.
  • Support build packaging, release readiness, and participation in JITC/DT&E test cycles.
• Security, Compliance & ATO Responsibilities:
  • Apply DoD cybersecurity frameworks (NIST SP 800 53, 800 7, CMMC, DISA STIGs) to secure Postgre
    
    SQL environments.
  • Implement and enforce database encryption (in transit and at rest), auditing, logging, and least privilege access controls.
  • Document and remediate vulnerabilities, maintain POA&Ms, and support ongoing ATO compliance.
  • Maintain secure handling of PII, PHI, and CUI across all database operations.
  • Maintain and enhance database structures supporting integrations across TBLD M, TMDS, OMDS, MedCOP, and other JOMIS systems.
  • Support data ingestion, transformations, and exchange based on ICDs and system‑to‑system interface requirements.
  • Troubleshoot data flow issues and collaborate with cross functional development teams.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Maintain database operational documentation including runbooks, installation guides, upgrade steps, and migration procedures.
  • Support Tier 1–3 troubleshooting during integration testing, fielding events, and…