Database Engineer - Cleared

MKS2 Technologies • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services. Their commitment to excellence and "Mission First" orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies, with employees nationwide. For the past three consecutive years, they were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. The role of Principal Database Administrator is to support high-priority infrastructure and software systems, focusing on database performance, reliability, and architecture within a dynamic environment that includes both routine maintenance and urgent troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Experience with database administration in enterprise environments
• TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL
• Experience supporting Linux-based systems (Ubuntu preferred)
• Experience with database installation, upgrades, and patching
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues
• Experience working in clustered or containerized environments
• Strong documentation and system design experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical systems
• Experience working in secure or government environments
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
• Familiarity with database architecture optimization and performance tuning

Responsibilities

• Administer databases across clustered and containerized environments
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot database systems
• Perform administrative support for PostgreSQL databases
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and installations
• Support database architecture design and refinement
• Respond to database-related issues and work requests
• Collaborate with system engineers and integration teams
• Maintain and update database schemas and design documentation
• Support both routine operations and urgent system issues

Benefits

• Benefits
• PTO
• Holiday
• Immediate 401k match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees