Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator – Active Top Secret

Job Description

Company: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Washington, DC
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $110,500 – $149,500

About the Role

We 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 databases.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

• High Availability Architecture: Design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable PostgreSQL database environments and implement disaster recovery solutions.
• Database Administration: Perform advanced database administration tasks including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migration of PostgreSQL clusters and related components.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor and tune database performance, including query optimization, index strategy, memory and storage configuration, and operating system–level tuning.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce database security best practices and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies to meet RPO/RTO objectives.
• DevOps Integration: Collaborate with application development and DevOps/DevSecOps teams to support schema design, data modeling, and CI/CD processes involving database changes.
• Incident Management: Troubleshoot complex database incidents and performance issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing durable corrective actions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and US citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technology discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering) or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in the design, deployment, operation, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL lifecycle management, high availability, disaster recovery, and data modeling.
• Practical experience administering PostgreSQL in hybrid environments and a solid understanding of database security principles.
• DoD 8140 IAT II compliant certification.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

• Experience integrating PostgreSQL management into DevOps/DevSecOps workflows, including automation of backup, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.

Benefits & Perks (if applicable)

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off plans including vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays, plus paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Disability and life insurance offerings.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans