Sr. PostgreSQL Database Administrator

About Us
Onyx Government Services, LLC., is a Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. We specialize in data management, integration, and analysis solutions to provide decision-ready information to Command and Control (C2) and Decision Support Systems.  We have demonstrated expertise in the field of Information Technology, database & COTS integration, and custom software development.

Onyx pairs subject matter and functional experts with developers to provide high quality, tailored solutions. In support of our various efforts, we have developed the Onyx Data Management Toolkit, a combination of Agile Development principles, COTS Integration, and custom software, to deliver flexible, cost-effective solutions to a variety of Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Law Enforcement agencies.

*This position is contingent upon award*

Position Overview

The Sr. PostgreSQL DBA owns the TRDM database estate on AWS GovCloud — primary and alternate sites, plus TEST/DEV. Hands-on responsibility for backup/recovery, replication, performance, security control evidence in eMASS, and the annual scheduled failover exercise.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer PostgreSQL / Aurora across primary, alternate, and TEST/DEV environments
• Monitor performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks proactively
• Apply quarterly database patches in accordance with DoD STIGs
• Maintain backup and recovery procedures
• Monitor replication between primary and alternate sites
• Support annual scheduled failover exercise; produce Contingency Exercise Report
• Maintain database security controls and produce eMASS evidence
• Maintain database documentation (TTPs) in configuration management

Required Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance
• US Citizen
• Bachelor's degree
• PostgreSQL certification
• DoD 8570 IAT-II (Security+ CE or equivalent)
• 8+ years database administration
• 3+ years PostgreSQL at production scale

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Data Engineer
• Aurora/RDS experience
• DoD STIG database experience
• Prior Oracle background (legacy familiarity helpful)

Work Environment / Location

Scott AFB, IL (508 Scott Drive). On-site primary; off-site permitted for unclassified work where noted. SIPRNet work on-site only.