PostgreSQL Senior Database Administrator - TS required to apply - Wash DC

PostgreSQL Senior Database Administrator — TS Required – Washington, DC

Bow Wave LLC is hiring an experienced PostgreSQL Senior Database Administrator to lead our database team. The role requires a TS security clearance. The DBA will ensure the performance, integrity, and security of our PostgreSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement database architecture that supports business requirements and achieves high performance, availability, and security.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases.
• Conduct performance tuning of database systems, including queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
• Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and fail‑over procedures.
• Assist in the design and development of data models and database solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database code in application layers.
• Provide guidance on database best practices for IT staff and other stakeholders.
• Ensure database infrastructure is up to date with the latest technology trends and security patches.
• Develop and maintain documentation regarding database configurations, architectures, and procedures.
• Serve as the point of contact for database‑related queries and technical support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database administration, tuning, management, and security.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with PL/pgSQL or similar procedural language.
• Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding.
• Previous experience with Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
• Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery options for PostgreSQL.
• Good understanding of hardware performance, memory and I/O.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PostgreSQL certification (e.g., PostgreSQL Certified Engineer).
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, OCI) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with other database systems (e.g., Oracle and MSSQL).

Salary: $122,000 - $128,000 per year.