Sr. Database Administrator (DBA) I (6643)

7 hours, 1 minute ago
Full-time
Senior
DevOps and Infrastructure
MetroStar

MetroStar

MetroStar builds innovative technology solutions designed to enhance and accelerate the missions of government agencies, leveraging a rich legacy of expertise in the digital age.

IT Services
251-1K
Founded 1999

Description

  • Design, administer, and optimize databases in on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery.
  • Enforce access controls, auditing, governance, and retention policies.
  • Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, and permissions.
  • Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database and application operations.
  • Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation supporting database and application delivery.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative delivery activities.
  • Support production operations with urgency and operational discipline.
  • Communicate technical risks, issues, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain strong customer trust through technical expertise, responsiveness, and reliability.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret security clearance is required; current or previously held SCI access is preferable.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
  • Certification meeting DoD 8140 is required, such as Security+, GSEC, or higher.
  • 5+ years of experience as a database administrator or engineer with a primary focus on PostgreSQL.
  • Experience designing, implementing, managing, and tuning PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments.
  • Experience owning high availability and disaster recovery configurations for PostgreSQL environments.
  • Experience enforcing database security controls, including encryption, key management, and compliance-aligned auditing.
  • Ability to own core PostgreSQL responsibilities on day one and ramp quickly on program-specific tooling in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
  • U.S. work authorization verification is required upon hire.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $138,000 to $175,000.
  • Eligible for performance-based bonuses.
  • Eligible for company-paid training and/or certifications.
  • Eligible for referral bonuses.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Parental leave and dependent care.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs.

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