TS/SCI PostgreSQL Database Architect

D2 Consulting; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Consulting seeks a PostgreSQL Database Architect to design, develop, and support our database infrastructure. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and will involve working with PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL across on-site environments in Virginia.

You will collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams, implement high-availability strategies, and lead upgrades and migrations while ensuring security and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of database analysis or administration experience.
• Experiences with PostgreSQL administration and tuning.
• Knowledge of high-availability solutions and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Manage server group functionality and efficiency across operating systems.
• Maintain database integrity, security, RBAC, and admin accounts.
• Set up, service, and manage database accounts and permissions.
• Document configurations, standards, and procedures for audits.
• Collaborate with users and evaluate vendor products.
• Develop and monitor resource allocation policies.
• Test strategies and document results for migrations and upgrades.
• Provide guidance on performance optimization to end users.
• Stay current with relevant technologies and practices.
• Evaluate open-source or vendor tools for migrations and modernization.
• Collaborate with developers on schema design and query optimization.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PostgreSQL expert

Database administration

High availability tuning

RBAC and security

Performance monitoring

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

D2 Consulting seeks a PostgreSQL Database Architect to design, develop, and support our database infrastructure. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and will involve working with PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL across on-site environments in Virginia.

You will collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams, implement high-availability strategies, and lead upgrades and migrations while ensuring security and regulatory compliance.