PostgreSQL Database Architect - Top Secret

General Dynamics Information Technology • Springfield, MO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT has an immediate need for a PostgreSQL database architect to analyze, design, develop, implement, and support database infrastructure deployment and management. The individual will work under limited supervision and perform additional duties as assigned to include, but not limited to: 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 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. 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 Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Candidates must hold a TS/SCI and Polygraph.
• Bachelors 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 Oracle, MySQL, and PostgresSQL

Nice To Haves

• Oracle database administration a plus.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent recommended.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.
• 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
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• competitive pay
• paid time off
• vacation
• sick and personal time
• holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• jury duty leave
• short and long-term disability benefits
• life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• personal accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• business travel and accident insurance
• medical plan options
• Health Savings Accounts
• dental plan options
• vision plan

What This Job Offers

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