PostgreSQL Database Architect with Security Clearance

D2 Consulting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

D2 Consulting is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Architect in St. Louis, MO, requiring an active TS/SCI security clearance. The role focuses on analyzing, designing, deploying, and supporting PostgreSQL infrastructure to meet performance, security, and compliance requirements.

Collaboration with developers and infrastructure teams is essential to optimize schemas, queries, and availability. The position mandates 5+ years in database analysis/administration, a bachelor’s degree in a related field,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 5+ years of database analysis and administration experience.
• PostgreSQL administration and tuning experience required.
• Knowledge of high-availability, backup, restore, and migration strategies.
• Experience with Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL migrations and RBAC configurations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, implement, and support PostgreSQL infrastructure and deployments.
• Manage servers across one or more OS platforms for efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain database integrity, security, RBAC, and administrative accounts.
• Collaborate with developers on schema design, tuning, and migrations.
• Plan upgrades, patches, and migrations while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

PostgreSQL

RBAC

5+ years

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Job description

PostgreSQL Database Architect St. Louis, MO **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 $125 - $135k. 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.
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