Senior PostgreSQL Database & Performance Analyst

General Dynamics - IT; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Analyst to support our intelligence customer on-site in Springfield, VA (also Arnold, MO or St. Louis area). You will manage DB servers, ensure security, and collaborate with developers on schema and performance tuning.

Required: 5+ years in database analysis/administration, PostgreSQL expertise, TS/SCI clearance. Oracle admin a plus and Security+ recommended. On-call rotations are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related database analysis/administration experience.
• PostgreSQL experience required.
• Oracle database administration knowledge is a plus.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent recommended.
• Experience with high-availability solutions for PostgreSQL.
• Experience with PostgreSQL monitoring and alerts.
• Experience with backups, restores, migrations, and snapshots.

Responsibilities

• Manages the functionality and efficiency of servers running on one or more OSes.
• Maintains database integrity, RBAC, and admin accounts.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations.
• Collaborate with developers on schema design and query optimization.
• Provide on-call support and after-hours coverage.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PostgreSQL admin

Database performance tuning

RBAC access control

Backup and recovery

SQL schema design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle Database

Job description

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Analyst to support our intelligence customer on-site in Springfield, VA (also Arnold, MO or St. Louis area). You will manage DB servers, ensure security, and collaborate with developers on schema and performance tuning.

Required: 5+ years in database analysis/administration, PostgreSQL expertise, TS/SCI clearance. Oracle admin a plus and Security+ recommended. On-call rotations are included.