{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ec3949da598986755f6a9ec3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ec3949da598986755f6a9ec3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ec3949da598986755f6a9ec3","title":"Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator","description":"Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator\r\nHiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories\r\nPosition Open To: All Applicants\r\nWeekly Scheduled Hours: 40\r\nFLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA\r\nEarliest Start Date: Immediately\r\nPosition Duration: Expected to Continue\r\nLocation: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS\r\nThe Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL) is seeking a senior PostgreSQL database administrator. The candidate will build, test, and maintain database backends, perform performance monitoring, troubleshoot issues, and manage backup and optimization in an enterprise Linux environment.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nBuild, test and maintain complex databases.\r\nEnsure database security, protection, and data validation.\r\nMonitor database loading and performance, and troubleshoot issues.\r\nHandle database backup, validation, and recovery.\r\nAssist development efforts requiring database access.\r\nGenerate database usage reports for growth planning.\r\nInterface with development team members regarding application requirements and database programming best practices.\r\nPerform other related functions as assigned.\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field.\r\nFive years of experience developing and maintaining complex PostgreSQL databases.\r\nStrong Linux administration skills relevant to the role of a database administrator.\r\nAbility to troubleshoot and fix database errors, analyze performance, and recommend improvements.\r\nMust currently hold, or be able to obtain within the first six months of employment, a DoD 8140 compliant security certification (e.g., Security+).\r\nRelevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.\r\nUS Citizenship required for security clearance.\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nEight or more years of experience developing and maintaining complex PostgreSQL databases.\r\nFront-end database application development experience.\r\nExperience managing databases and related infrastructure in the cloud.\r\nExperience migrating databases from on-premises to the cloud.\r\nBenefits\r\n100% employer-paid basic medical coverage\r\nRetirement contributions\r\nPaid vacation and sick time\r\nPaid holidays\r\nSalary Range: $104,000-$140,000+ (negotiable based on qualifications)\r\nWorking Conditions\r\nStandard office conditions\r\nRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation\r\nUse of manual dexterity\r\nSome weekend, evening and holiday work\r\nPossible interstate/intrastate travel\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer\r\nThe University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.\r\nPay Transparency\r\nThe University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.\r\nEmployment Eligibility Verification\r\nUpon hire, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) form and present acceptable documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment.\r\nE-Verify\r\nThe University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to verify the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's E-Verify ID number is 854197.\r\nE-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]\r\nRight to Work Poster (English) [PDF]\r\nRight to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]\r\nCompliance\r\nEmployees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), the employee will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.\r\nAdditional Notes\r\nFactors considered during the government security investigation include allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, and the likelihood of continued conduct. 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However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.\r\nEmployment Eligibility Verification\r\nUpon hire, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) form and present acceptable documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment.\r\nE-Verify\r\nThe University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to verify the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's E-Verify ID number is 854197.\r\nE-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]\r\nRight to Work Poster (English) [PDF]\r\nRight to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]\r\nCompliance\r\nEmployees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), the employee will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.\r\nAdditional Notes\r\nFactors considered during the government security investigation include allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, and the likelihood of continued conduct. The investigation is conducted by an agency designated by the federal government.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-16T01:41:45.998Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T01:41:45.998Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Phase2 Technology","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Austin","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ec3949da598986755f6a9ec3"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ec3949da598986755f6a9ec3"}}