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SalaryClearance LevelTop SecretCategoryDatabase Analysis/DesignLocationWashington, District of ColumbiaOnsite Workplace
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
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Job Description
Database Engineer (Principal )
Seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead our database team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in database administration, architecture, and PostgreSQL development. The SME will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of the unit’s PostgreSQL databases.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Design and implement database architectures that support business requirements and achieve high performance, availability, and security.
- Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases.
- Conduct performance tuning of database systems, including queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
- Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and failover procedures.
- Assist in the design and development of 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 other stakeholders.
- Ensure database infrastructure is up-to-date with the latest technology trends and security patches.
- Develop and maintain documentation regarding database configurations, architectures, and procedures.
- Serve as the point of contact for database-related queries and technical support.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience
Required Technical Skills:
- Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database administration, tuning, management, and security.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with PL/pgSQL or similar procedural language.
- Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding.
- Previous experience with Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
- Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery options for PostgreSQL.
- Good understanding of hardware performance, memory and I/O.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
Security Clearance Level: TS
Required Skills and Abilities:
Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database administration, tuning, management, and security.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with PL/pgSQL or similar procedural language.
- Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding.
- Previous experience with Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
- Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery options for PostgreSQL.
- Good understanding of hardware performance, memory and I/O.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
Preferred Skills:
PostgreSQL certification (e.g., PostgreSQL Certified Engineer).
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, OCI) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with other database systems (e.g. Oracle and MSSQL
Location: onsite
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- **US Citizenship Required -
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
