PostgreSQL Database Administrator - CLEARED

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a PostgreSQL Database Administrator - CLEARED based in the United States. The PostgreSQL Database Administrator will support the design, administration, and modernization of mission-critical database environments within a secure federal cloud and distributed computing infrastructure. In this role, you will manage enterprise PostgreSQL databases, optimize performance, and ensure reliable, secure access to critical data. You will contribute to database modernization initiatives, including legacy system migration, schema conversion, data validation, and testing. Working alongside development, infrastructure, and operations teams, you will troubleshoot complex issues and maintain high availability across database environments. Your expertise in database security, backup and recovery, automation, and performance tuning will help protect sensitive information and minimize service disruptions. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful government technology initiatives while working within established federal security standards and operational procedures. This is a fully remote opportunity for a technically skilled database professional who holds an active Top Secret clearance and is committed to secure, reliable, and efficient data management. Accountabilities - Design, implement, administer, and maintain enterprise database environments supporting mission-critical federal systems. - Install, configure, monitor, and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, user management, and ongoing maintenance. - Evaluate legacy mainframe and distributed data models to support migration into consolidated and modernized database environments. - Execute database modernization activities, including schema conversion, data migration, data validation, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation support. - Assess database architecture changes, revisions, and code modifications to prevent disruptions to existing database access calls and application functionality.

- Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency. - Manage database users and permissions, ensuring secure and timely access to database resources in accordance with established security requirements. - Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions to minimize downtime and protect data integrity. - Apply database security controls, auditing, encryption, and secure administration practices to safeguard sensitive information and maintain compliance with federal requirements. - Establish, document, and enforce database policies, procedures, technical standards, and operational best practices. - Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline database administration, reduce manual effort, and improve operational consistency. - Conduct root cause analysis, investigate database incidents, and coordinate issue resolution with development, infrastructure, and operations teams. - Follow established runbooks, operational procedures, change-management requirements, and escalation processes to maintain stable and controlled database operations. - Participate in Agile delivery activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and production support, while working within government-approved software toolsets and federal IT processes. Requirements - U. S. citizenship is mandatory. - An active Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required. - A valid CompTIA Security+ certification is mandatory; candidates without this certification will not be considered.