Postgres Database Administrator SME

Synergy ECP • Washington, DC

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About The Position

NetServices (NSI) is an IT services firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to drive lasting results. Now operating as a subsidiary of Synergy ECP, NSI continues to stand out in a crowded contracting landscape through its agility, strong customer focus, and commitment to retaining exceptional talent. By taking on challenging IT initiatives, we cultivate our talent and are continually evolving through our partnerships with clients. Our close-knot team of highly cleared engineers, analysts, and program managers represent some of the best talent locally available. The PostgreSQL Database Administrator SME will lead the design, implementation, optimization, and security of enterprise-level PostgreSQL environments. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical authority, supporting mission-critical systems and guiding database strategies, performance tuning, and compliance initiatives. Additionally, the PostgreSQL DBA coordinates changes to computer databases and may plan coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of Excellent experience as a PostgreSQL Database Administrator.
• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL internals (WAL, MVCC, vacuuming, indexing)
• Experience with PostgreSQL replication and clustering technologies
• Strong knowledge of SQL performance tuning and query optimization
• Hands-on experience with backup/recovery and disaster recovery planning
• Familiarity with cloud platforms AWS RDS
• Experience with monitoring tools (Splunk, Cloud watch etc.)
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python etc.)
• Bachelor's degree required!
• Must possess active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this role.
• U.S. Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Serve as the "PostgreSQL Subject Matter Expert", providing architectural guidance and best practices
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL database clusters (including HA/DR setups)
• Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions (streaming replication, logical replication, failover)
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning
• Manage database security, including roles, permissions, encryption, and auditing
• Support backup and recovery strategies (PITR, WAL archiving)
• Troubleshoot database issues, outages, and performance bottlenecks
• Automate database administration tasks using scripting (Bash, Python, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with security standards (STIG, RMF, NIST, etc.)

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!
• Comprehensive Health Benefits package
• 401K Retirement plan
• People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds
• Strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider
• Company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level.
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit
• 10 paid holidays a year.
• Flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.
• Participates annually in building awareness, volunteering and contributing to dozens of organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees