Remote Top Secret DB Administrator — PostgreSQL Expert

Connexions Data Inc; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexions Data Inc. is seeking a Database Administrator for a remote role (NJ-based projects) on a 9-month contract with potential extension. Must have Top Secret clearance.

You will design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL and other relational databases, ensure secure access, and support migration work within government-approved toolsets. The role requires hands-on experience with SQL, backups, recovery, security controls, and scripting in an Agile environment, with strong collaboration

Qualifications

• 2+ years of PostgreSQL administration including installation, configuration, monitoring, backup and recovery.
• 2+ years working with relational databases including PostgreSQL, Oracle, Db2, and SQL.
• Experience writing and troubleshooting SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects.
• 2+ years of database backup/recovery, security, scripting, and automation experience.
• Knowledge of database security controls, auditing, encryption, and secure administration practices.
• 2+ years working in Agile environments supporting sprint planning, backlog refinement, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mainframe and distributed data models for migration into consolidated database environments.
• Ensure database revisions, architecture changes, and code modifications do not negatively impact existing database access calls.
• Design, implement, administer, and maintain databases.
• Define users and provide secure and timely data access.
• Implement backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Minimize downtime and optimize database performance.
• Establish, document, and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

PostgreSQL administration

SQL development

Agile environments

Security practices

Root cause analysis

Strong communication

Job description

Connexions Data Inc. is seeking a Database Administrator for a remote role (NJ-based projects) on a 9-month contract with potential extension. Must have Top Secret clearance.

You will design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL and other relational databases, ensure secure access, and support migration work within government-approved toolsets. The role requires hands-on experience with SQL, backups, recovery, security controls, and scripting in an Agile environment, with strong collaboration