PostgreSQL Database Architect

bcore • Springfield, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bcore is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Architect to support the NGA customer mission. This role involves architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, and developing cutting-edge technology within the Mission Services division, which combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. The company aims to accelerate decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions. The ideal candidate will be part of a growing team building tailored technical solutions to modernize government missions and client businesses, impacting how people work and protecting national cyber interests.

Requirements

• Active TS clearance (with SCI Eligibility) and eligibility to obtain CI Poly
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent recommended
• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
• 5 + years of related database analysis and/or administration experience
• PostgreSQL experience required.
• Experience in PostgreSQL administration/tuning; including knowledge and implementation of database high-availability solutions and performance tuning
• Experience in monitoring, creating, and managing PostgreSQL server agent alerts
• Experience with Database backup, restore, migration, and Database snapshot technologies/strategies
• Knowledge on how to build/maintain efficient database table structures for both transactional and warehouse data
• Migration experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle and MySQL

Nice To Haves

• Oracle database administration a plus.
• Intelligence Community Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Develops and implements testing strategies and document results.
• Provides advice on performance tuning and training to end-users.
• Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of servers running on one or more operating systems.
• Maintains database integrity and security, configures role-based access control (RBAC), and sets up administrative accounts.
• Sets up administrator and service accounts.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Evaluates open-source or vendor tools and participates in database migration/special modernization projects.
• Collaborate with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patching, and migrations.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
• Stipends
• Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

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