MySQL & PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Postgres, MySQL
UNITED STATES
November 5, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: SAIC
Location: Washington, DC
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $120,001 – $160,000

About the Role

We are seeking a MySQL and Postgres Database Admin to lead enterprise database environments to AWS Cloud. This role ensures the security, availability, reliability, and scalability of mission-critical PostgreSQL and MySQL databases supporting enterprise applications across on-premises and AWS cloud environments.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain enterprise-level PostgreSQL and MySQL database platforms across on-premises and AWS cloud environments.
  • Configure, manage, and optimize AWS database services including Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS for MySQL, and Amazon Aurora.
  • Design, implement, and maintain MySQL clustering, replication, failover, and high-availability solutions.
  • Plan and execute migrations of PostgreSQL and MySQL databases from on-premises to AWS cloud platforms.
  • Monitor performance, integrity, and security, performing routine tasks like index optimization, query tuning, and backups.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Strong expertise in MySQL Cluster (no exception) and PostgreSQL administration across on-premises and AWS cloud environments.
  • In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in PostgreSQL and MySQL installation, configuration, optimization, clustering, replication, backup/recovery, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Proven ability to manage PostgreSQL and MySQL environments across multiple platforms including VMware, AWS EC2, Amazon RDS, and on-premises infrastructure.
  • Experience implementing database security solutions including encryption, IAM integration, and SSL/TLS.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Experience with Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL and Aurora MySQL highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch and Prometheus.

Benefits & Perks (if applicable)

  • Target salary range: $120,001 – $160,000.

Note: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain a public trust.

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