Database Admin Architect

Key Required Skills:

Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL, Database management, Data Modelling, Data Analysis, Splunk and Server Patching

Position Description:

• Managing, maintaining, securing, monitoring and optimizing PostgreSQL databases to ensure high availability and performance. • Database monitoring and health check • Backup and recovery management • Database installation, updates and configuration • Write complex SQL queries for data analysis, transformation, and reporting. • Optimize queries, manage caching, clustering, and leveraging auto-scaling to handle workloads. • Architect scalable, high-performance, and secure database solutions. • Integrate databases with other AWS services such as Lambda, S3, EC2, and Glue. • Utilize AWS security best practices (IAM, encryption, VPC, security groups) and compliance requirements for data storage. • Design backup, disaster recovery, high availability, and failover solutions (Multi-AZ, read replicas). • Ensure compliance with SSA security, privacy, and data management policies. • Provide guidance/support to other junior/mid-level developers. • All other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills Requirements:

Foundation for Success (Basic Qualifications) • 10+ years as a Database Admin/Architect

Factors To Help You Shine (Required Skills) **Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance** **Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week**

**Master's and 5+ years of experience, Bachelor's and 7+ years of experience or 13+ years in lieu of a degree** • Skilled in PostgreSQL database management, data modeling, normalization, and schema design. • Advanced skills in writing complex SQL queries for data analysis, transformation, and reporting. • Skilled in designing backup, disaster recovery, high availability, and failover solutions (Multi-AZ, read replicas). • Strong experience with database architecture, configuration, installation, backup and recovery. • Experience with AWS RDS PostgreSQL or other cloud PostgreSQL platforms • Strong experience with Logical and Physical data modelling • Experience with Server patching • Experience with Splunk

AWS Experience:

o Proven ability to architect scalable, high-performance, and secure database solutions, with proficiency in query optimization, indexing, caching, and performance tuning using AWS tools. o Experienced in integrating databases with other AWS services such as Lambda, S3, EC2, and Glue. o Adept at securing AWS clusters, managing IAM roles, implementing encryption, and monitoring jobs using AWS tools (CloudWatch, CloudTrail).

How To Stand Out From The Crowd (Desired Skills) • Experience identifying requirements, researching options, designing, and implementing solutions at a leadership level on project work. • Experience scripting in a Linux environment to automate ETL solutions and data migration jobs. • Understand and apply quality techniques and practices (automated unit testing, Test Driven Design/Development, performance analysis, continuous integration) • Ability to assist with architectural tactical thinking, information solutions and road maps to drive architectural recommendations. • Detail oriented and committed to consistently completing repetitive production-like tasks on-time and error-free. • Prior experience working in a federal agency or public sector environment. • Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders. • Ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms for business stakeholders. • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver within deadlines.