PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Zigabyte Corporation • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

The PostgreSQL Database Administrator will design, implement, and maintain robust database solutions that support mission-critical systems. This role ensures database performance, integrity, and security while collaborating with development and infrastructure teams to optimize PostgreSQL environments across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, configuration, and optimization of PostgreSQL databases in production and development environments.
• Implement database security, backup, and recovery strategies that align with enterprise and DoD standards.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot bottlenecks, queries, and indexing strategies.
• Collaborate with application developers to design efficient schema, stored procedures, and data models.
• Plan and execute PostgreSQL upgrades, migrations, and patching schedules.
• Create and maintain documentation for database standards, processes, and operational procedures.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Support automation efforts using tools like Ansible, pgBackRest, and monitoring platforms.
• Perform database health checks, tuning, and capacity planning.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees