Database Administrator, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

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About The Position

Database Administrator, Senior The Opportunity: Your combination of people skills and technical expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. As a database administrator who specializes in PostgreSQL database architecture, you know how to manage and secure database technology. At Booz Allen, you can use those skills to improve the database technology supporting our nation's most innovative missions. On our team, you’ll constantly look for ways to implement database tuning and performance optimization. You’ll provide your client with peace of mind as you implement policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of the database. You’ll use technology and tools to identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical database. In this role, you’ll closely impact the management of meteorological data used to make accurate weather predictions determine warnings and advisories. With your technical expertise, mentoring, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we’ll focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required. Work with us as we improve database technology to change our nation for the better. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience administering relational databases, including PostgreSQL in production environments
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL database architecture, backup and recovery strategies, and performance tuning
• Ability to manage and support PostgreSQL databases hosted on AWS RDS, including monitoring, patching, and troubleshooting
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting databases in cloud environments, including AWS RDS or Aurora PostgreSQL, Dynamo, and NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of high availability, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for PostgreSQL
• Ability to automate routine DBA tasks using scripting languages such as Bash or Python
• Public Trust
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
• AWS Certified Database – Specialty or PostgreSQL-related certifications

Benefits

• health
• life
• disability
• financial
• retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• recognition awards program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level