Senior Database Administrator

Postgres
UNITED STATES
October 18, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: Bow Wave LLC
Location: Washington, DC
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $155,000 – $168,000

About the Role

The Database Administrator 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 may plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Top Secret (TS) clearance required to apply.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Design & Maintenance: Design, implement, and maintain moderately complex databases.
  • Data Dictionaries & Integration: Maintain database dictionaries and ensure the integration of various systems through effective database design.
  • Database Administration & Testing: Administer and test computer databases, utilizing deep knowledge of database management systems.
  • Change Coordination: Coordinate changes to computer databases to ensure data integrity and system efficiency.
  • Security Safeguards: Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to protect computer databases from unauthorized access or data breaches.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge and experience in database management systems (PostgreSQL).
  • Architecture & Maintenance: Proven ability to design and maintain complex databases.
  • Testing & Administration: Hands-on experience with database administration and testing.
  • Database Security: In-depth knowledge of security measures and techniques to safeguard computer databases.
  • Coordination & Communication: Excellent coordination and communication skills to manage database changes and system integration.
  • Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary: $155,000 – $168,000 per year.

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