This position requires an ACTIVE SECRET security clearance.  Your application will not be reviewed if you do not have an ACTIVE security clearance at SECRET or above. 


Elevate Government Solutions is a high growth Technology Services company focused on driving technological change in the government space. Our teams engage with various government agencies to develop and deploy emerging technology solutions using a tailored Agile methodology. 


We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious PostgreSQL DBA to join our team working with a Federal client. The position will be a remote role open to US citizens residing in the United States with an ACTIVE SECRET or higher security clearance.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Hands-on experience installing, managing and performance tuning of PostgreSQL database applications. 

  • Additional knowledge of Hadoop and AWS RDS database instances is highly preferred. 

  • Will be focused on production database administration for PostgreSQL & MySQL databases

  • Install, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL database.

  • Implement monitoring and alerting, implement backup and recovery processes, provide system and SQL performance tuning and assist in business process integration with various data sources.

  • Fulfill user requests ranging from access control, backup, restore, refresh to non-production to performance tuning.

  • Provide online & on call coverage for production support and administration of PostgreSQL, Hadoop and AWS RDS DB instances. 

  • Hands-on experience loading and performance tuning of data processes in PostgreSQL, Hadoop and AWS RDS instances.

  • Respond to technical issues in a professional and timely manner.

  • Work closely with customers to implement and/or consult requested solutions.

  • Possess considerable logic and understanding to analyze and troubleshoot problems

  • Must be able to work independently with little to no daily supervision, is a team player, open to ideas and learning.

  • Work in a distributed team environment where team members are spread across numerous locations and often communicate virtually to support clients. 

  • Work as a team member closely with the Project Manager, Business Analyst, Technical lead and others to ensure implementations are completed on time and within budget


Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience in PostgreSQL Database Administration/ Engineering

  • Ability to work with US Federal clients and possess an ACTIVE SECRET clearance

  • Required skills: 

  • Strong SQL programming skill and be able to develop dba applications for system automation and integration.

  • Desired Skills: 

  • Hands-on experience with Hadoop and AWS RDS DB instances is a big plus.

  • Understanding of JavaScript, AWS native services (e.g., Lambda, Step Function, S3, EC2) is a big plus.

  • Working knowledge of Hadoop, Oracle is a big plus

  • Ability to multi-task & support multiple priorities / multiple deliverables

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

  • Ability to take the initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision

  • Skilled in verbal, written and oral communication

  • Strong team player with a great attitude

  • Flexibility and willingness to go beyond the call of duty. Highly self-motivated and directed.  (a go getter)

  • Ability to take ownership and drive issues to closure


Education Requirement:

  • 4 year Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Eng or related (highly preferred)


Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits or Health and Welfare payments

  • Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

  • Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account

  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

  • Unlimited Vacation 

  • Sick Leave

  • 11 Federal Holidays

  • Retirement 401(k) Plan with employer matching 

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Remote/Hybrid work 

  • Company sponsored training and certifications

  • Mentoring/Coaching

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