PostgreSQL Database Administrator - CLEARED

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>Design, implement, administer, and maintain enterprise database environments supporting mission-critical federal systems.</li><li>Install, configure, monitor, and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, user management, and ongoing maintenance.</li><li>Evaluate legacy mainframe and distributed data models to support migration into consolidated and modernized database environments.</li><li>Execute database modernization activities, including schema conversion, data migration, data validation, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation support.</li><li>Assess database architecture changes, revisions, and code modifications to prevent disruptions to existing database access calls and application functionality.</li><li>Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Manage database users and permissions, ensuring secure and timely access to database resources in accordance with established security requirements.</li><li>Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions to minimize downtime and protect data integrity.</li><li>Apply database security controls, auditing, encryption, and secure administration practices to safeguard sensitive information and maintain compliance with federal requirements.</li><li>Establish, document, and enforce database policies, procedures, technical standards, and operational best practices.</li><li>Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline database administration, reduce manual effort, and improve operational consistency.</li><li>Conduct root cause analysis, investigate database incidents, and coordinate issue resolution with development, infrastructure, and operations teams.</li><li>Follow established runbooks, operational procedures, change-management requirements, and escalation processes to maintain stable and controlled database operations.</li><li>Participate in Agile delivery activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and production support, while working within government-approved software toolsets and federal IT processes.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>U.S. citizenship is mandatory.</li><li>An active Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required.</li><li>A valid CompTIA Security+ certification is mandatory; candidates without this certification will not be considered.</li><li>At least 2 years of hands-on experience administering PostgreSQL databases, including installation, configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and user management.</li><li>At least 2 years of experience working with relational database technologies, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, Db2, and SQL.</li><li>Demonstrated experience writing, troubleshooting, and optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects.</li><li>At least 2 years of experience with database backup and recovery, security administration, scripting, and automation.</li><li>Knowledge of database modernization and migration practices, including schema conversion, data validation, testing, troubleshooting, and legacy system integration.</li><li>Understanding of database security controls, auditing, encryption, access management, and secure administration practices.</li><li>At least 2 years of experience working in Agile environments, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and production support.</li><li>Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis and develop effective solutions to complex database issues.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical teams and document procedures clearly.</li><li>Ability to follow established runbooks, operational standards, change-management processes, and escalation procedures in a structured environment.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.</li><li>Experience supporting federal government, Department of Defense (DoD), or other mission-critical government environments is preferred.</li><li>Experience with legacy and distributed system modernization, secure cloud environments, database automation, and high-availability architectures is an advantage.</li><li>Familiarity with government-approved software tools and federal security requirements is highly desirable.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive compensation:</strong>Pay aligned with your technical expertise, experience, and the requirements of the engagement.</li><li>
<strong>Long-term project opportunities:</strong>Potential access to multi-year engagements supporting complex and mission-critical technology initiatives.</li><li>
<strong>Remote work flexibility:</strong>A fully remote position, subject to applicable contract, security, and operational requirements.</li><li>
<strong>Professional development:</strong>Opportunities to deepen your expertise in PostgreSQL administration, database modernization, secure cloud infrastructure, and enterprise data management.</li><li>
<strong>Meaningful technical impact:</strong>Contribute to critical government systems where database security, reliability, performance, and data integrity are essential.</li><li>
<strong>Collaborative work environment:</strong>Work alongside development, infrastructure, and operations professionals to solve complex technical challenges.</li><li>
<strong>Career support:</strong>Access to professional guidance and ongoing support to help you achieve your consulting and career objectives.</li><li>
<strong>Professional culture:</strong>An environment focused on integrity, trust, respectful relationships, and consultant well-being.</li><li>
<strong>Referral program:</strong>Potential referral rewards for recommending qualified professionals who are successfully placed in eligible positions.</li>