{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fcaf460ef53b0f197a211699","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fcaf460ef53b0f197a211699","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fcaf460ef53b0f197a211699","title":"Senior PostgreSQL Database Admin - Active Top Secret required","description":"Clearance Level\nTop Secret\nCategory\nIT Infrastructure and Operations\nLocation\nWashington, District of Columbia\n(Onsite Workplace)\nKey Skills For Success\nConfiguration Management (CM)\nEndpoint Management\nIT Configuration Management\nREQ#: RQ223562\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\nOwn your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.\nJob Description\nSenior PostgreSQL Database Administrator\nWe are seeking an experienced Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join a collaborative and high-performing team supporting mission-critical systems. The Senior PostgreSQL DBA will be responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration of secure, highly available PostgreSQL.\nHOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT\nDesign, build, and maintain highly available, scalable PostgreSQL database environments.\nArchitect and implement database high availability and disaster recovery solutions.\nPerform advanced database administration tasks including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migration of PostgreSQL clusters and related components.\nMonitor and tune database performance, including query optimization, index strategy, memory and storage configuration, and operating system–level tuning.\nImplement and enforce database security best practices.\nDesign and maintain backup and recovery strategies to meet RPO/RTO objectives, including regular testing of restore procedures and documentation.\nCollaborate with application development and DevOps/DevSecOps teams to support schema design and data modeling, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.\nSupport and improve databases for provisioning, configuration management, and operational workflows.\nTroubleshoot complex database incidents and performance issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing durable corrective actions.\nDevelop, maintain, and communicate database standards, best practices, and operational procedures.\nProvide advanced technical guidance and mentoring to development and operations teams on effective use of PostgreSQL, data access patterns, and performance optimization.\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED\nActive Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.\nBachelor’s degree in a technology discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.\nSignificant hands-on experience in the design, deployment, operation, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments.\nStrong experience with:\nPostgreSQL installation, configuration, and lifecycle management across multiple environments.\nHigh availability and disaster recovery.\nData modeling, schema design, and development best practices.\nPractical experience administering PostgreSQL in hybrid environments.\nSolid understanding of database security principles.\nExperience integrating PostgreSQL management into DevOps/DevSecOps workflows, including:\nAutomation of backup, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.\nSupport for CI/CD processes involving database schema changes and migrations.\nDoD 8140 IAT II compliant certification.\nStrong problem‑solving skills and the ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure database solutions to support enterprise applications.\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n5 + years of related experience\nmay vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\nCertification\nTravel Required\nLess than 10%\nCitizenship\nU.S. Citizenship Required\nSalary and Benefit Information\nThe likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\nOur Identity Verification Process\nAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.\nAbout Our Work\nWe are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. 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We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.\nJoin our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.\nEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans","company":"General Dynamics Information Technology","rawCompany":"generaldynamicsinformationtechnology","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T00:14:43.915Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior PostgreSQL Database Admin - Active Top Secret required","description":"Clearance Level\nTop Secret\nCategory\nIT Infrastructure and Operations\nLocation\nWashington, District of Columbia\n(Onsite Workplace)\nKey Skills For Success\nConfiguration Management (CM)\nEndpoint Management\nIT Configuration Management\nREQ#: RQ223562\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\nOwn your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. 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