PostgreSQL Senior Database Administrator

Accenture Federal Services • Washington, DC

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About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve the lives of its citizens. Our team of over 13,000 professionals is dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. We are recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, offering a supportive community where you can grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful change and advance critical missions for the government.

We are looking for an experienced PostgreSQL Senior Database Administrator to lead our database team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in database administration, architecture, and PostgreSQL development. This role is crucial for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of our PostgreSQL databases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database administration, tuning, management, and security
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with PL/SQL or similar procedural language
• Experience in Oracle to Postgres conversion/migration (metadata & data)
• Experience in Oracle 19C/21C and Postgres 16/17 database administration, support, implementation, configuration and upgrade.
• Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding
• Previous experience with Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl
• Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery options for PostgreSQL
• Good understanding of hardware performance, memory and I/O
• Active TS clearance required with ability to obtain SCI

Nice To Haves

• PostgreSQL certification (e.g., PostgreSQL Certified Engineer)
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, OCI) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with other database systems (e.g. Oracle and MSSQL)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement database architectures that support business requirements and achieve high performance, availability, and security.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases.
• Conduct performance tuning of database systems, including queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
• Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and failover procedures.
• Assist in the design and development of data models and database solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database code in application layers.
• Provide guidance on database best practices to IT staff and other stakeholders.
• Ensure database infrastructure is up-to-date with the latest technology trends and security patches.
• Develop and maintain documentation regarding database configurations, architectures, and procedures.
• Serve as the point of contact for database-related queries and technical support.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience
• Certifications
• Industry training

What This Job Offers

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