Database Administrator (Washington)

Database Administrator

Location: Washington, DC

Clearance: Top Secret clearance

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.

Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain moderately complex databases.

• Maintain database dictionaries and ensure the integration of various systems through effective database design.
• Administer and test computer databases, utilizing knowledge of database management systems.
• Coordinate changes to computer databases to ensure data integrity and system efficiency.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to protect computer databases from unauthorized access or data breaches.
• Administer and optimize PostgreSQL (v13+) including configuration, performance tuning, patching, and capacity planning.
• Implement and validate backup and recovery for PostgreSQL using pg_dump/pg_restore and WAL archiving.
• Configure and monitor PostgreSQL replication and high availability (physical/logical replication).
• Perform query tuning and indexing for PostgreSQL using EXPLAIN/ANALYZE, partitioning, and pg_stat_statements.
• Plan and execute migrations to/from PostgreSQL, including cloud-managed services such as AWS RDS or Aurora PostgreSQL and from Oracle.
• Establish monitoring and alerting for PostgreSQL using standard observability tooling (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana or equivalent).

Qualifications: 8+ years of experience

• Strong knowledge and experience in database management systems.
• Ability to design and maintain complex databases.
• Experience with database administration and testing.
• Knowledge of security measures and techniques to safeguard computer databases.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to manage database changes and integration.

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance required

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $120,000 - $175,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.