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AIS (Applied Information Sciences) · 1 month ago

Senior Database Administrator

Washington, D.C.

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $189K/yr

8+ years exp

Applied Information Sciences (AIS) is a mission-driven company focused on impactful projects and employee ownership. They are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL database architectures, ensuring high performance, availability, and security while collaborating with development teams.

Cloud ComputingConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement database architectures for performance, availability, and security

Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases

Conduct performance tuning of queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies

Develop and implement backup, recovery, and failover procedures

Assist in designing and developing data models and database solutions

Collaborate with development teams to optimize database code in application layers

Provide guidance on database best practices to IT staff and stakeholders

Ensure database infrastructure remains current with technology trends and security patches

Maintain documentation for database configurations and procedures

Serve as the primary point of contact for database-related queries and technical support

Qualification

PostgreSQL expertiseSQLDatabase administrationPL/pgSQLHigh availability strategiesDisaster recovery strategiesCloud servicesLinux/UnixScripting languagesAnalytical skillsPostgreSQL certificationContainerizationOther database systemsCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree)

8+ years of experience in database administration, with strong PostgreSQL expertise

Proficiency in SQL and PL/pgSQL

Familiarity with Linux/Unix and scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl)

Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery strategies for PostgreSQL

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and mentoring skills

Top Secret clearance required

Preferred

PostgreSQL certification

Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, OCI) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Familiarity with other database systems (Oracle, MSSQL)

Benefits

Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements.

Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.

Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued.

Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

Company

AIS (Applied Information Sciences)

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AIS (Applied Information Sciences) specializes in IT transformation and AI solutions for large commercial and federal enterprises, delivering compliant and transformative cloud and data solutions that speed up time to value, sunset legacy technology, and accelerate innovation.

Founded in 1982

Reston, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees