Database Administrator

Postgres
UNITED STATES
October 20, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: Technica Corporation
Location: Washington, DC
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $116,000 – $150,000

About the Role

Technica Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator who designs, implements, and maintains moderately complex databases. This role is responsible for maintaining database dictionaries, ensuring the integration of systems through effective database design, and administering and testing computer databases by applying a deep knowledge of database management systems. Additionally, the Database Administrator coordinates changes to computer databases and plans, coordinates, and implements security measures to safeguard systems.

This position is located at a government facility in Washington, D.C. and requires work to be performed on-site.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • PostgreSQL Administration & Optimization: Administer and optimize PostgreSQL (v13+), including configuration, performance tuning, patching, and capacity planning.
  • Backup & Recovery: Implement and validate backup and recovery procedures for PostgreSQL utilizing pg_dump, pg_restore, and WAL archiving.
  • High Availability & Replication: Configure, maintain, and monitor PostgreSQL physical and logical replication for high availability.
  • Query & Performance Tuning: Perform query optimization and indexing strategies using EXPLAIN/ANALYZE, table partitioning, and pg_stat_statements.
  • Database Migrations: Plan and execute migrations to/from PostgreSQL, including cloud-managed services such as AWS RDS or Aurora PostgreSQL, as well as migrations from Oracle.
  • Monitoring & Observability: Establish and manage monitoring and alerting infrastructure for PostgreSQL using standard observability tooling such as Prometheus and Grafana.
  • Database Design & Security: Design, implement, and maintain databases, coordinate structural changes, and enforce robust security measures to safeguard against unauthorized access or breaches.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Clearance Eligibility: Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and CI Poly eligibility.
  • Experience: Minimum 8+ years of dedicated database administration experience.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Core Technical Expertise: Demonstrated deep knowledge of PostgreSQL administration, replication, backup/restore, and query tuning in production environments.
  • Database Architecture: Proven ability to design, integrate, test, and maintain complex relational databases.
  • Security & Integrity: Strong knowledge of database security measures, auditing, and change management procedures.
  • Communication: Excellent coordination and communication skills to work effectively with government stakeholders and cross-functional technical teams.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO) and federal holidays.
  • Retirement savings plan / 401(k).
  • Professional development and technical training opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Technica’s policy to affirmatively support Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all qualified individuals without regard to color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, race, disability, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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