Hybrid PostgreSQL DBA | AWS/VMware on-site 2x/wk

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Postgres Database Administrator to support on-prem VMware and AWS Cloud environments for DoD programs. The role requires PostgreSQL and Oracle expertise, a Secret clearance, and 4+ years of professional experience. The position is hybrid, with work in Mechanicsburg, PA 2 days per week.

Responsibilities include database management, lifecycle support, performance tuning, security procedures, and collaboration with engineers and analysts on modified programs.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to work in Mechanicsburg, PA 2 times per week.
• Experience with Postgres and Oracle.
• COMPTIA Security + required.
• 4+ years of overall professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME support for PostgreSQL and Oracle in a traditional on-prem VMware environment and an AWS Cloud environment.
• Provide PostgreSQL database management and lifecycle support for a collaborative engineering tools environment.
• Implement the conversion of existing databases to meet new release requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of database management technology and investigate problems in the database environment.
• Determine the impact of new or revised software on system operations and applications.
• Investigate factors such as storage usage, access times, and read/write frequencies.
• Develop and maintain security procedures to guard against unauthorized intrusion into databases.
• Assist programmers/analysts in program development, testing, and implementation of modified programs.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Security+

Secret Clearance

VMware

AWS Cloud

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Postgres Database Administrator to support on-prem VMware and AWS Cloud environments for DoD programs. The role requires PostgreSQL and Oracle expertise, a Secret clearance, and 4+ years of professional experience. The position is hybrid, with work in Mechanicsburg, PA 2 days per week.

Responsibilities include database management, lifecycle support, performance tuning, security procedures, and collaboration with engineers and analysts on modified programs.