Senior PostgreSQL Database Admin - Top Secret

Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join a collaborative and high-performing team supporting mission-critical systems. The Senior PostgreSQL DBA will be responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration of secure, highly available PostgreSQL.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable PostgreSQL database environments.
• Architect and implement database high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Perform advanced database administration tasks including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migration of PostgreSQL clusters and related components.
• Monitor and tune database performance, including query optimization, index strategy, memory and storage configuration, and operating system–level tuning.
• Implement and enforce database security best practices.
• Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies to meet RPO/RTO objectives, including regular testing of restore procedures and documentation.
• Collaborate with application development and Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops  teams to support schema design and data modeling, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Support and improve databases for provisioning, configuration management, and operational workflows.
• Troubleshoot complex database incidents and performance issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing durable corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate database standards, best practices, and operational procedures.
• Provide advanced technical guidance and mentoring to development and operations teams on effective use of PostgreSQL, data access patterns, and performance optimization.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in a technology discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Significant hands-on experience in the design, deployment, operation, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with:
• PostgreSQL installation, configuration, and lifecycle management across multiple environments.
• High availability and disaster recovery.
• Data modeling, schema design, and development best practices.
• Practical experience administering PostgreSQL in hybrid environments.
• Solid understanding of database security principles.
• Experience integrating PostgreSQL management into Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops  workflows, including:
• Automation of backup, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.
• Support for CI/CD processes involving database schema changes and migrations.
• DoD 8140 IAT II compliant certification.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure database solutions to support enterprise applications.

The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where…