Senior PostgreSQL DBA

Requirements:

• 10+ years of hands-on database administration experience, including at least 5 years of recent experience focused on PostgreSQL
• Active Top Secret clearance with current or previously held SCI access
• Experience with PostgreSQL high availability, disaster recovery, replication, and performance tuning in enterprise environments
• Experience enforcing database security controls, including encryption, key management, and auditing
• Experience with Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines
• DoD 8140-compliant certification, such as Security+, GSEC, or higher
• Ability to work fully on-site in Washington, DC
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute
• Preferred: Masters degree, experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS, familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure SQL or Amazon RDS, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, manage, and tune PostgreSQL databases in an enterprise environment
• Own PostgreSQL high availability and disaster recovery configurations
• Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery
• Enforce database security controls, including encryption, key management, and compliance-aligned auditing
• Manage access controls, auditing, governance, and retention policies
• Manage database schemas, indexes, stored procedures, and permissions
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database and application operations
• Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation for database and application delivery
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative delivery activities
• Support production operations with urgency and operational discipline
• Clearly communicate technical risks, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders

Technologies:

• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Support
• Kubernetes
• Network
• PostgreSQL
• SQL
• Security
• SSAS
• SSIS
• AI

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We are an IT services firm supporting large commercial corporations, government agencies, and government contractors in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and beyond. Our work includes enterprise network engineering, enterprise IT, program management, and project management, helping customers evaluate, implement, and manage advanced technology projects. We are hiring a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator to support a mission-critical government program and its national security work. This is a full-time, salaried role based fully on-site in Washington, DC, with compensation of up to $220,000 depending on experience. We offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and parental leave. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and consider qualified candidates without discrimination.

last updated 43 week of 2026