Sr. Postgresql Database Administrator

Leidos

Ashburn, VA, United States
Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Postgresql database administration
Aws aurora postgresql
24x7 environment management
** Leidos is seeking a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator for their Homeland Sector in Ashburn, VA, to support the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Passenger Systems Program Directorate. The role involves hands-on database management, system design, and collaboration in a high-stakes environment, requiring significant experience with PostgreSQL and Oracle databases. **

Job Summary

  • This hands-on position supports critical missions for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by screening and processing travelers.
  • You will architect, design, build, and enhance highly available, scalable, real-time systems, exercising judgment to meet business objectives.
  • Leidos is looking for individuals who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail, moving beyond the status quo at an accelerated pace.

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** Leidos is seeking a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator for their Homeland Sector in Ashburn, VA, to support the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Passenger Systems Program Directorate. The role involves hands-on database management, system design, and collaboration in a high-stakes environment, requiring significant experience with PostgreSQL and Oracle databases. **

Salary

Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PostgreSQL Database Administration
  • AWS Aurora PostgreSQL
  • 24x7 environment management
  • Oracle Database tuning
  • PL/pgSQL script optimization
  • On-call support and incident resolution

Nice-to-have

  • Generative AI for SQL tuning
  • Agile methodologies
  • Cloud database services
  • Disruptive and proactive mindset

Key Requirements

  • BS/BA degree and 12+ years DBA experience or Masters with 10+ years DBA experience; OR 4 years experience in lieu of degree
  • 4+ years experience tuning Aurora PostgreSQL and PL/pgSQL
  • 4+ years experience as AWS Aurora PostgreSQL DBA in 24x7 environment managing 70TB+ databases
  • 4+ years experience as Oracle DBA in 24x7 environment supporting 200TB+ databases
  • Proficiency in tuning Oracle Databases and troubleshooting performance
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Ability to obtain CBP Background Investigation

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Citizen

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