PostgreSQL Database Analyst

Abile Group, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Abile Group, LLC is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Analyst for a 10-year contract. This role involves managing database integrity and security, collaborating with developers, and ensuring compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, at least 5 years of experience in database administration, and a TS/SCI clearance.

Applicants with PostgreSQL expertise are encouraged to apply, with certifications like CompTIA Security+ preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related database analysis and/or administration experience.
• Experience in PostgreSQL administration/tuning, including high-availability solutions.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manage functionality and efficiency of servers running on one or more operating systems.
• Maintain database integrity and security; configure RBAC and administrative accounts.
• Collaborate with developers on schema design and query optimization.

Skills

PostgreSQL experience

Oracle database administration

DB administration/tuning

Database backup and restore

Knowledge of Oracle 19c tuning

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a PostgreSQL Database Analyst on a 10 year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer. All the personnel on the team will work together to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment and disposal of user facing and data center information technology (IT) services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide, to support the IC mission.

• Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of servers running on one or more operating systems.
• Maintains database integrity and security, configures role-based access control (RBAC), and sets up administrative accounts.
• Sets up administrator and service accounts.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures.
• 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 document results.
• Provides advice on performance tuning and training to end-users.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Evaluates open-source or vendor tools and participates in database migration/special modernization projects.
• Collaborates with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures.
• Plans and executes database upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in on-call rotations for after-hours support.

Clearance Required

TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly.

Degree and Years of Experience

• Bachelors Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• 5 + years of related database analysis and/or administration experience.

Desired Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent recommended.

Required Skills

• PostgreSQL experience required. Oracle database administration a plus.
• Experience in PostgreSQL administration/tuning; including knowledge and implementation of database high-availability solutions.
• Experience in monitoring, creating, and managing PostgreSQL server agent alerts.
• Experience with Database backup, restore, migration, and Database snapshot technologies/strategies.
• Knowledge on how to build/maintain efficient database table structures for both transactional and warehouse data.
• Knowledge of Oracle 19c administration and performance tuning.
• Migration experience with Oracle, MySQL, and PostgresSQL.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [e-mail] with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.