MetroStar
Database Administrator (DBA) I (6656)
Washington, DC · Full-time
No sponsorship$135k-$157kDetected 11 days ago
PostgreSQLKubernetesCI/CDCybersecurityAgileAuditing
About the role
- We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people.
- This position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.
Responsibilities
- Design, administer, and optimize databases in on-premises and cloud environments.
- Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery.
- Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, and permissions.
- Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database and application operations.
- Support production operations with urgency and operational discipline.
- Build and maintain strong customer trust through technical expertise, responsiveness, and reliability.
- Ability to own core PostgreSQL responsibilities on day one and ramp quickly on program-specific tooling in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a database administrator or engineer with a primary focus on PostgreSQL.
- Experience designing, implementing, managing, and tuning PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments.
- Experience owning high availability and disaster recovery configurations for PostgreSQL environments.
- Experience enforcing database security controls, including encryption, key management, and compliance-aligned auditing.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred
- relevant experience may substitute.
Skills
- SALARY RANGE: $135,000 - $157,000 The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.
Compensation
- $135,000 - $157,000
- The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:
- Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
- This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
- Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.
Benefits
- All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- That's why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge.
- Learn more about our company culture code and benefits.
Company info
- Like we said, we are big fans of our people.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Active Top Secret security clearance (current or previously held SCI access is preferable)
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