AWS Aurora PostgreSQL DBA – On-Site 2x/Week

Leidos; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Administrator in Ashburn, VA to design, build, and operate highly available, real-time systems for the PSPD under CBP. The role requires hands-on leadership, 4+ years in Aurora PostgreSQL, and 4+ years Oracle DBA experience in large-scale environments.

The position involves 2× weekly on-site presence in Ashburn, VA, collaboration with developers, and architecture decisions across the SDLC to meet mission objectives within DHS and CBP.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree and 8+ years of prior relevant DBA experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant DBA experience; OR 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years’ experience tuning Aurora PostgreSQL database performance and PL/pgSQL scripts to optimize performance
• 4+ years’ experience as an AWS Aurora PostgreSQL DBA in a 24x7 environment managing multiple databases of over 70TB.
• Individual must have at least 4+ years’ experience as an Oracle DBA in a 24x7 environment supporting databases of over 200TB
• Proficiency in tuning Oracle Databases and troubleshooting performance issues.
• Able to support on-call schedule and incident resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to maintain and obtain a CBP Background Investigation prior to start

Responsibilities

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and support ability and effectiveness analyzes.
• Designs and implements database schemas and structures according to project requirements.
• Develops and maintains documentation for database environments, including data standards and procedures.
• Plans for storage requirements and database growth, and scale infrastructure as needed.
• Collaborates with developers to optimize queries, stored procedures, and database design for applications.
• Must be a self-starter, strong leader, and the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Skills

Aurora PostgreSQL tuning

PL/pgSQL scripting

AWS

24x7 environment

Oracle DBA

leadership

communication skills

U.S. Citizen

Education

BS/BA degree (or Master's) in a relevant field

4 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Leidos is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Administrator in Ashburn, VA to design, build, and operate highly available, real-time systems for the PSPD under CBP. The role requires hands-on leadership, 4+ years in Aurora PostgreSQL, and 4+ years Oracle DBA experience in large-scale environments.

The position involves 2× weekly on-site presence in Ashburn, VA, collaboration with developers, and architecture decisions across the SDLC to meet mission objectives within DHS and CBP.