PostgreSQL Database Architect

D2 Consulting; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Consulting seeks a PostgreSQL Database Architect to design, develop, and support our database infrastructure. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and will involve working with PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL across on-site environments in Virginia.

You will collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams, implement high-availability strategies, and lead upgrades and migrations while ensuring security and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of database analysis or administration experience.
• Experiences with PostgreSQL administration and tuning.
• Knowledge of high-availability solutions and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Manage server group functionality and efficiency across operating systems.
• Maintain database integrity, security, RBAC, and admin accounts.
• Set up, service, and manage database accounts and permissions.
• Document configurations, standards, and procedures for audits.
• Collaborate with users and evaluate vendor products.
• Develop and monitor resource allocation policies.
• Test strategies and document results for migrations and upgrades.
• Provide guidance on performance optimization to end users.
• Stay current with relevant technologies and practices.
• Evaluate open-source or vendor tools for migrations and modernization.
• Collaborate with developers on schema design and query optimization.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PostgreSQL expert

Database administration

High availability tuning

RBAC and security

Performance monitoring

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

D2 has an immediate need for a PostgreSQL Database Architect to analyze, design, develop, implement, and support database infrastructure deployment and management.

Responsibilities

• 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, administers, and services 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

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in 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
• PostgreSQL experience required. Oracle database administration is a plus
• Experience in PostgreSQL administration/tuning; including knowledge and implementation of database high‑availability solutions and performance tuning
• 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
• Migration experience with Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
• TS/SCI clearance

Bonus Points For

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

What to Expect Day-to-Day

You’ll work with moderate autonomy — trusted to manage your workload and make good technical decisions without someone looking over your shoulder. You’ll collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams, advise end‑users on best practices, and participate in an on‑call rotation for after‑hours support. The work is varied, the problems are real, and the mission is meaningful.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $130 - $140k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit‑based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran‑Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.