1 day ago
Washington, DC, USASenior
Base Salary
$138k - $175k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, administer, optimize, and troubleshoot PostgreSQL databases in on-premises and cloud environments.
- Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, recovery, high-availability, and disaster-recovery operations.
- Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, permissions, access controls, auditing, governance, retention, encryption, and key management.
- Design and manage distributed PostgreSQL environments, clustering, failover, and replication across database nodes.
- Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database and application operations.
- Administer GitLab CI/CD or GitHub Actions automation for database deployments, schema changes, validation, and maintenance.
- Support mission-critical production operations with operational discipline and communicate technical risks, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Maintain customer trust through technical expertise, responsiveness, and reliability.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance with current or previously held SCI access.
- At least 8 years of hands-on database administration or engineering experience, with PostgreSQL as the primary database platform.
- At least 2 years of experience using GitLab CI/CD or GitHub Actions for database automation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred, with relevant experience accepted as a substitute.
- Certification meeting applicable DoD 8140 requirements, such as Security+, GSEC, or higher.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, manage, troubleshoot, and tune PostgreSQL databases in enterprise production environments.
- Extensive hands-on Ubuntu/Linux administration experience, including configuration, patching, security hardening, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- Experience with distributed PostgreSQL environments, high-availability architectures, replication, clustering, failover, and database-node troubleshooting.
- Ability to independently own core PostgreSQL responsibilities and quickly learn program-specific tooling.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave and dependent care.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities and company-paid training or certifications.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs.
- Performance-based bonuses, referral bonuses, and possible additional incentives.
- Full-time employment; applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- The position is designated as essential personnel and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.
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About MetroStar
MetroStar provides IT services and software solutions to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, focusing on digital transformation, AI/ML, application modernization, enterprise IT, and human-centered design. The company operates on government contracts to deliver secure systems and mission-support applications. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, MetroStar is privately held and a portfolio company of Veritas Capital.