PostgreSQL Database Architect: High-Performance & Secure

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Military-friendly culture

Wellness package

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Architect to analyze, design, implement, and support database infrastructure for critical clients on-site in St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA.

The role focuses on high-availability, security, and performance of PostgreSQL deployments, with collaboration across development teams. The ideal candidate will have a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a CS-related degree, and 5+ years of PostgreSQL experience, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of related database analysis/administration experience
• PostgreSQL experience required; Oracle DBA a plus
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or ability to sponsor for polygraph
• Experience with high-availability solutions and performance tuning

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize a group of database servers across one or more OS
• Maintain database integrity, RBAC, and administrative accounts
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations
• Collaborate with developers on schema design and query optimization
• Monitor backup, restore, and migration processes and document results
• Evaluate tools and support modernization projects
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Skills

PostgreSQL administration

Database tuning

RBAC and security

Backup/restore and migrations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Architect to analyze, design, implement, and support database infrastructure for critical clients on-site in St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA.

The role focuses on high-availability, security, and performance of PostgreSQL deployments, with collaboration across development teams. The ideal candidate will have a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a CS-related degree, and 5+ years of PostgreSQL experience, including