Postgres DBA in Washington, DC (Active Top Secret )

Top Secret Database Administrator

Join our dynamic team supporting Federal Law Enforcement clients with mission-critical reporting and analytics. We blend data from multiple internal systems to deliver actionable insights that drive operational success.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure optimal performance and reliability of databases across AWS environments.

Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams to align database operations with client requirements.

Conduct performance tuning and optimization of database systems.

Support development teams by enabling efficient data access and integration.

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve database and system issues.

Propose and implement solutions in coordination with cross-functional teams.

Maintain high standards of data integrity, security, and availability.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience implementing, performance tuning, and supporting databases with experience in PostgreSQL.

Active Top Secret clearance required

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or any time in the future

Experience in managing schemas, indexing, objects, and partitioning the tables.

Experience in managing system configurations.

Experience creating data design models, database architecture, and data repository design.

Ability to proactively identify issues, assess root causes, and determine effective next steps toward resolution.

Ability to work full time onsite in Washington, DC.

Qualifications Preferred:

Prior work experience with Federal law enforcement is preferred.

Experience with AWS services and capabilities such as Relational Database Service, Data Migration Service, CloudWatch monitoring and alerting, taking, maintaining, and restoring from snapshots, interpreting database logs, networking, and security group maintenance.

Experience creating, managing, and implementing PostgreSQL extensions.

Experience with pgAdmin, and pgSQL.

Experience performing data migrations and database conversions (e.g., Oracle to PostgreSQL).

Strong oral and written communication abilities with the people skills to gather requirements and deliver results across all levels of management

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation:

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,800 to $160,000.