PostgreSQL Database Admin Cloud Analyst

COOLSOFT; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Division of Health & Human Services in Salt Lake City is seeking a senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support Postgres applications running in AWS. The role emphasizes deep PostgreSQL mastery, collaboration with development resources, and the ability to translate complex cloud logs into actionable insights.

Remote work (100% offsite) is available, with Utah residents only. Candidates should have at least 15 years of DBA experience and a proven track record in designing optimized

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).
• Expertise in PostgreSQL (Postgres).
• We are seeking a senior-level Database Administrator (DBA) with extensive mastery and understanding of PostgreSQL to support Postgres applications running in AWS. The DBA will provide expert guidance and work with software development resources to design effective and optimized solutions and will provide insight for technical and business partners by reviewing cloud logs and interpreting results.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on PostgreSQL databases supporting Postgres applications running in AWS.
• Work side by side with software development resources to design effective and optimized database solutions.
• Review cloud logs and interpret the results to provide insight to technical and business partners.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the DHHS DPHIP team to support ongoing application and database needs.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Database Admin

Cloud

Job description

PostgreSQL Database Admin Cloud Analyst

(Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT)

Requirement id 159483

Job title Analyst

Job location in Salt Lake City, UT

Skills required PostgreSQL, Database Admin, Cloud,

Open Date 04-Nov-2026

Job type Contract

Duration 12 Months

Compensation DOE

Start date :12/1/2026

End Date :12/1/2027

Submission deadline :11/6/2026

Client Info : Division of Health & Human Services

Note:

• Work Location: Offsite; no weekly in-office requirement - Occasional onsite meetings possible.
• Utah residents only

Description:

Minimum 15 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).

Expertise in PostgreSQL (Postgres).

We are seeking a senior-level Database Administrator (DBA) with extensive mastery and understanding of PostgreSQL to support Postgres applications running in AWS. The DBA will provide expert guidance and work side by side with software development resources to design effective and optimized solutions and will provide insight for technical and business partners by reviewing cloud logs and interpreting results. The demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator is paramount. This position is open to remote work (100% offsite) and is open to Utah residents only.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on PostgreSQL databases supporting Postgres applications running in AWS.
• Work side by side with software development resources to design effective and optimized database solutions.
• Review cloud logs and interpret the results to provide insight to technical and business partners.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the DHHS DPHIP team to support ongoing application and database needs.

Required Technical Skills:

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA), at a senior level.
• Extensive mastery and understanding of PostgreSQL (Postgres).
• Experience supporting Postgres applications running in AWS, including reviewing cloud logs and interpreting results.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with software development resources to design effective and optimized solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator (paramount for this role).

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