PostgreSQL Database Engineer

Job Title:

PostgreSQL Database Engineer

Location:

Springfield, VA

Eligibility:
Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to obtain a CI Polygraph

• Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of servers running on one or more operating systems.
• Maintains database integrity and security, configures role-based access control (RBAC), and sets up administrative accounts.
• Sets up administrator and service accounts.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Develops and implements testing strategies and documents results.
• Provides advice on performance tuning and training to end-users.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Evaluates open-source or vendor tools and participates in database migration/special modernization projects.
• Collaborates with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures.
• Planned and execute database upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in on-call rotations for after-hours support.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• 5+ years of related database analysis and/or administration experience.
• PostgreSQL experience required. Oracle database administration a plus.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent recommended.
• Experience in PostgreSQL administration/tuning; including knowledge and implementation of database high-availability solutions.
• Experience in monitoring, creating, and managing PostgreSQL server agent alerts.
• Experience with database backup, restore, migration, and database snapshot technologies/strategies.
• Knowledge on how to build/maintain efficient database table structures for both transactional and warehouse data.
• Knowledge of Oracle 19c administration and performance tuning.
• Migration experience with Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Candidates must hold a TS/SCI.

Location:

On Customer Site – Arnold, MO/St. Louis, MO/Springfield, VA

US Citizenship Required