Mission-Critical PostgreSQL Database Architect (TS/SCI)

B/CORE; Burke (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Bcore is seeking a Database Architect to support NGA mission requirements in Springfield, VA and St. Louis, MO. The role requires an active TS clearance (SCI eligibility) and CI Poly eligibility, with at least 5 years of database experience.

You will manage PostgreSQL databases, ensure high availability, perform migrations, and collaborate with developers on schema and performance tuning. Competitive Washington, DC metro salary range is highlighted.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Develops and implements testing strategies and documents results.
• Provides advice on performance tuning and training to end-users.
• Manages the functionality and efficiency of servers running on one or more operating systems.
• Maintains database integrity and security, RBAC, and admin accounts.
• Sets up administrator and service accounts.
• Maintains documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures.
• Evaluates tools and participates in database migration/special modernization projects.
• Collaborates with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Oracle

DB Monitoring

Backup & Restore

Database Migration

Schema Design

Query Tuning

RBAC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Bcore is seeking a Database Architect to support NGA mission requirements in Springfield, VA and St. Louis, MO. The role requires an active TS clearance (SCI eligibility) and CI Poly eligibility, with at least 5 years of database experience.

You will manage PostgreSQL databases, ensure high availability, perform migrations, and collaborate with developers on schema and performance tuning. Competitive Washington, DC metro salary range is highlighted.