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PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Leidos Ashburn, VA Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$107,900 - $195,050 per year

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Description

The National Security Sector within Leidos is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Administrator with strong systems, software, cloud, and Agile experience to support the Passenger Systems Program Directorate (PSPD) within Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

In this hands-on position, you will work collaboratively to architect, design, build, deliver, and enhance highly available, scalable, real-time systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and support ability and effectiveness analyses.
  • Designs and implements database schemas and structures according to project requirements.
  • Develops and maintains documentation for database environments, including data standards and procedures.
  • Plans for storage requirements and database growth, and scales infrastructure as needed.
  • Collaborates with developers to optimize queries, stored procedures, and database design for applications.
  • Must be a self-starter, strong leader, and able to work independently with little supervision.

Requirements:

  • BS/BA degree and 8+ years of prior relevant DBA experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant DBA experience; OR 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
  • 4+ years' experience tuning Aurora PostgreSQL database performance and PL/pgSQL scripts to optimize performance
  • 4+ years' experience as an AWS Aurora PostgreSQL DBA in a 24x7 environment managing multiple databases of over 70TB.
  • Individual must have at least 4+ years' experience as an Oracle DBA in a 24x7 environment supporting databases of over 200TB
  • Proficiency in tuning Oracle Databases and troubleshooting performance issues.
  • Able to support on-call schedule and incident resolution.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to maintain and obtain a CBP Background Investigation prior to start

Benefits:

  • Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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