Senior PostgreSQL DBA: High-Availability & Security Leader

General Dynamics - IT

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking an experienced Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join a mission-focused team supporting critical systems. You will design, deploy, and optimize PostgreSQL environments, implement HA/DR strategies, and ensure security and compliance across deployments.

The role involves collaborating with DevOps/DevSecOps teams to support schema design, migrations, and performance tuning, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining robust documentation and operational

Qualifications

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree in a technology discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for education.
Significant hands-on experience in design, deployment, operation, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable PostgreSQL database environments.
Architect and implement database high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migration of PostgreSQL clusters and related components.
Monitor and tune database performance, including query optimization and memory/storage configuration.
Implement and enforce database security best practices.
Design and maintain backup/recovery strategies and document procedures.