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SQL Server DBA GURU - Kansas City Residents (ONLY) Location: Kansas City, MO (ONLY) Type: Full-time WHO IS VINCUE You know that moment when a single spark ignites an unstoppable blaze? In business, that's called an inflection point, and we've hit ours. We recently closed a series c capital raise of nearly $100M. We're VINCUE , a founder-led automotive tech SaaS company based in Kansas City, and we're redefining the industry. After years of refining our vision and perfecting product-market fit, we've entered a phase of tremendous growth and extraordinary opportunity. We're big enough to attract game-changing partnerships, yet still small enough to reject bureaucracy and corporate fluff. Our culture is built on authenticity, momentum, and a shared belief in doing meaningful work — together. If you're looking for a true rocket ship - one that values empowered teams, thrives on fun, and puts people first — we'd love to connect. Let's talk and explore if there's a mutual fit. Because at VINCUE, you won't just find a job you'll find a team, a mission, and a place to thrive. ABOUT THIS ROLE We're looking for a SQL Server performance expert who wants to be more than just a database tutor or a ticket-taker fixing slow queries on demand. We seek someone who wants to own the performance of a real commercial product and be an integral part of what makes it exceptional. You'll join a team delivering a serious Inventory Management platform that businesses depend on every day — and your work will directly determine how fast, how smooth, and how reliable that experience feels to every one of our customers. If you get genuine satisfaction from hunting down a bad execution plan, eliminating a blocking chain, or shaving seconds off a query that runs ten thousand times a day, this is the role for you. ABOUT THE PRODUCT & DEVELOPMENT TEAM VINCUE's Product & Development Team is a fast-moving, high-impact group of engineers, product thinkers, and problem-solvers who thrive on building real solutions for real users. We work hard and play hard, balancing intense focus and drive with a culture that celebrates creativity, camaraderie, and wins of every size. We're scrappy by design. We do more with less, lean into constraints, and build with purpose. Our team members are trusted with autonomy and ownership from day one because we believe the best people don't need to be micromanaged; they just need the right direction and support. Our team enjoys solving messy problems, loves building things that matter, and prefers action over endless meetings. MUST HAVES (CORE DBA) SQL Server replication expert: transactional, merge, snapshot, peer-to-peer; setup, troubleshooting, latency, re-initializing, distributor/subscriber management Experience across SQL Server 2014–2022, including upgrades and mixed-version setups Backup/restore strategy: full/diff/log, point-in-time recovery, testing restores, RPO/RTO Index and statistics maintenance: fragmentation, rebuild/reorg, fill factor, missing/unused indexes SQL Agent jobs: build, schedule, monitor, alert on failure Moving data between servers: SSIS, linked servers, BCP, backup/restore, log shipping Monitoring and performance: wait stats, blocking/deadlocks, DMVs, Query Store, disk/TempDB/log growth HA/DR: Always On, log shipping, failover planning Security: logins, roles, permissions Strong T-SQL NICE TO HAVES Building pre-aggregated reporting tables for developers Designing and monitoring 3rd-party data feed imports (SSIS, flat files, APIs) PowerShell / dbatools automation Azure SQL / cloud exposure TRAITS Calm under pressure; owns production incidents Proactive: finds problems before users do Documents everything to share information Explains things clearly to developers and management Careful with change control on production EXPERIENCE 5+ years as a production SQL Server DBA Proven hands-on replication work, not just exposure

About The Role As a Senior PostgreSQL DBA, you will make an impact by being responsible for the administration, performance, availability, security, and operational support of enterprise PostgreSQL environments. You will play a key role in designing and maintaining high availability and disaster recovery solutions, optimizing database performance, automating operational processes, and ensuring the reliability of mission-critical applications across Production, UAT, and Development environments. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team working collaboratively with the Senior Manager. In this role, you will Administer and support PostgreSQL databases across Production, UAT, and Development environments. Ensure database availability, reliability, capacity planning, and operational stability. Design, implement, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to meet business continuity objectives. Perform backup validations, recovery testing, and disaster recovery drills while maintaining RPO and RTO targets. Design and support high-availability PostgreSQL architectures, including streaming and logical replication. Monitor replication health and execute failover and switchover activities when required. Analyze and resolve database performance issues through query optimization, indexing, partitioning, and execution plan analysis. Tune PostgreSQL configuration parameters, memory utilization, I/O performance, and autovacuum settings. Monitor and troubleshoot lock contention, blocking sessions, and database wait events. Implement database security standards, user access controls, role management, and compliance requirements. Resolve incidents, perform root cause analysis, and support problem and change management processes. Develop automation solutions using Bash, Python, Shell scripting, and PostgreSQL utilities. Implement monitoring, alerting, observability, and proactive health-check solutions. Support database upgrades, migrations, releases, and deployment activities. Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, recovery procedures, and technical standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, modernization, operational excellence, and database governance. Work model At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What You Need To Have To Be Considered 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise PostgreSQL environments. Strong expertise with PostgreSQL 14, 15, 16, and 17. Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning. Extensive experience with streaming replication and logical replication. Strong knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery architecture. Proven experience with PostgreSQL performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and partitioning. Linux (RHEL) administration experience. Proficiency in Bash, Shell, and Python scripting. Experience with database security, access management, and compliance controls. Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools. Experience supporting ITIL-based operational processes, including Incident, Change, and Problem Management. Experience working with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms. These will help you stand out Experience planning and executing PostgreSQL version upgrades. Experience supporting cloud migration initiatives and hybrid database environments. Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud database platforms. Experience conducting application compatibility and upgrade assessments. Experience defining database standards, governance controls, and operational best practices. Strong troubleshooting skills supporting complex production environments. Experience driving automation and database modernization initiatives. PostgreSQL, Linux, Cloud, or ITIL certifications. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out.

The Database Systems team plays a critical role in supporting our database platforms which includes Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake, and AWS Postgres. The team manages data security and privacy including data integrity, conducts data backup and recovery, tunes database performance, and improves query processing performance. This team is a collection of well-rounded database administrators supporting and maintaining the database environment to ensure high performance to avoid any business disruptions. This role is hybrid (Mon through Thu on-site / Fri remote) at the UMB Technology & Operations Center located in downtown Kansas City, MO. As a Senior Database Administrator , you will manage our SQL Server, Oracle, and Snowflake databases. Your collaboration with teammates and other technical team members will allow you to identify and mitigate any potential issues with the data. In turn, this will ensure the integrity of the bank's data and it is secure. How you will spend your time Interacting with users and technical teams to ensure data integrity and data security. Conducting database change management. Proactively monitoring databases and their performance and tuning the databases accordingly to ensure peak performance. Tending to regular database backups and performing any recovery activities when required. Installing, configuring, maintaining and upgrading the applicable database software on the corresponding hardware platforms. We are excited to talk if you have A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field and at least 4 years of database administration experience, OR at least 7 years of database administration experience. Solid experience using SQL Server (2016/2019/2022), Oracle (19c, 23ai, 26ai) and/or Snowflake experience are valuable, but this is a SQL Server position first, with heavy emphasis on Snowflake. We prefer individuals that have experience with multiple databases including supporting them. Solid knowledge of UNIX, the databases, and related tools to support, administer or diagnose the RDBMS. Bonus Points If You have experience with AWS cloud-based databases. Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States. Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position was posted on 10/28/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier. Compensation Range $117,900 - $173,393 The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB's good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary. Are you ready to be part of something more? You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard. UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@umb.com to let us know the nature of your request. If you are a California resident, please visit our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates to understand how we collect and use your personal information when you apply for employment with UMB.

About Vimo: Vimo is a national leader in state-based health insurance exchanges and safety-net transformations. We partner with state agencies across the country to expand access to affordable health coverage and modernize the delivery of essential human services, including Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, child care, child support, child welfare, and unemployment insurance. Our enterprise-grade SaaS platforms power mission-critical systems that serve millions of people every day. By combining cutting-edge technology with process optimization, we help states deliver vital public benefits efficiently, securely, and at scale. At Vimo, we create practical, real-world solutions that make a measurable difference in people's lives. If you're driven by meaningful, high-impact work at the intersection of technology and public service, Vimo may be the place for you. We are looking for a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join our Vimo team. About The Role: As a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and optimization of our PostgreSQL database environments that power Vimo's mission-critical SaaS platform. You will serve as the subject matter expert for all things PostgreSQL, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and scalability of our database infrastructure. You will work closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to support production systems that serve millions of users across state government health and human services programs. What You'll Do: Design, deploy, and maintain PostgreSQL database clusters in production, staging, and development environments. Ensure high availability and disaster recovery through replication (streaming, logical), failover strategies, and backup/restore procedures. Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement query optimization, indexing strategies, and configuration tuning. Implement best practices of DB maintenance. Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and major version transitions with minimal downtime. Implement and enforce database security best practices including role-based access control, encryption at rest and in transit, and audit logging. Automate routine DBA tasks (backups, monitoring, alerting, provisioning) using scripting (Bash, Python) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Jenkins, GitActions or similar). Collaborate with application development teams on schema design, data modeling, and query performance reviews. Manage PostgreSQL in cloud environments (AWS RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, or equivalent). Establish and maintain database standards, documentation, and operational runbooks. Participate in on-call rotation for production database incidents and lead root cause analysis for database-related outages. Evaluate and implement PostgreSQL extensions (e.g. PostGIS, pg_partman, Citus, pgvector, etc.) as needed. Capacity planning and storage management to support business growth. Qualifications: What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 7+ years of hands-on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA in production environments. Deep expertise in PostgreSQL internals including MVCC, WAL, vacuum, replication, and connection pooling (PgBouncer, Pgpool-II or similar). Strong experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and EXPLAIN/ANALYZE interpretation. Proficiency in backup and recovery tools (pg_dump, pg_basebackup, pgBackRest, Barman). Experience with high-availability architectures (Patroni, repmgr, or equivalent). Strong fundamentals of Disaster recovery scenarios and maintaining DR databases across multiple AWS regions. Solid Linux/Unix administration skills. Scripting proficiency in Bash, Python, or similar languages for automation. Experience with cloud-hosted PostgreSQL (AWS RDS/Aurora, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL). Strong understanding of database security, compliance, and access management. Bonus Skills: Experience supporting databases in regulated industries (healthcare, government, or financial services). Familiarity with HIPAA, FedRAMP, or SOC 2 compliance requirements as they pertain to data management. Experience with database CI/CD pipelines and schema migration tools (Flyway, Liquibase, or Alembic). Knowledge of containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes) for PostgreSQL. Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus/Grafana, pganalyze, pg_stat_statements). Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible. PostgreSQL certification or contributions to the PostgreSQL community. Experience with data warehousing, ETL pipelines, or analytical workloads on PostgreSQL. Familiarity with other database systems (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis) is a plus. Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, dental, life, disability, and vision insurance Health care spending or reimbursement accounts (FSA) Retirement benefits (401k) Paid time off Education assistance or tuition reimbursement Employee discounts for gym memberships and commuting/travel assistance Information Security & Data Protection: This role may involve access to sensitive or regulated information. The candidate is expected to handle all data in accordance with company security, privacy, and data protection policies. Compliance with access control, data classification, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements is required. 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Location: Charlotte, NC - 100% onsite Cognizant is looking for PostgreSQL DBA to create scalable data models for utilities domain use cases and enabling trustworthy analytics that advance organizational decisions and deliver positive value to customers and communities through reliable data driven services. About Cognizant's CIS Practice Cognizant's CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success. In This Role, You Will Database Administration & Operations Administer and maintain PostgreSQL databases across Production, UAT, and Development environments. Ensure database availability, reliability, and operational stability. Perform database provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management. Manage database startup, shutdown, connectivity, and service health validation. Monitor database growth, storage utilization, and capacity planning. Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery Design, implement, and test backup and recovery strategies. Perform logical and physical backups using PostgreSQL utilities. Conduct restore validations and recovery drills. Define and maintain RPO/RTO objectives. Ensure disaster recovery readiness and periodic DR testing. High Availability & Replication Design and support PostgreSQL HA architectures. Configure and maintain streaming replication and logical replication. Monitor replication health and replication lag. Plan and execute failover and switchover activities. Support enterprise-grade HA/DR solutions. Performance Tuning & Optimization Analyze and resolve database performance bottlenecks. Tune PostgreSQL parameters, memory, I/O, and autovacuum settings. Review and optimize SQL execution plans. Design indexes, partitioning strategies, and query optimization solutions. Monitor lock contention, blocking sessions, and database wait events. Security & Compliance Implement database security standards and best practices. Manage users, roles, privileges, and access controls. Enforce least-privilege principles. Support audits, compliance requirements, and security reviews. Incident, Problem & Change Management Resolve critical incidents within SLA commitments. Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and drive preventive actions. Support change, release, and deployment activities. Coordinate recovery activities during major incidents. Automation & Monitoring Develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, Shell, or PostgreSQL utilities. Automate health checks, maintenance tasks, and reporting. Implement proactive monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions. Monitor backups, jobs, replication, and database health. Documentation & Knowledge Management Create and maintain SOPs, runbooks, architecture documents, and recovery procedures. Maintain operational documentation and troubleshooting guides. Produce health reports, audit evidence, and management updates. What You'll Need To Succeed Possess extensive hands on experience working with PostgreSQL including design tuning partitioning and management of large datasets in complex enterprise environments Apply strong knowledge of data warehousing dimensional modeling and relational design principles to construct efficient and maintainable schemas suited for high volume analytics Demonstrate practical exposure to utilities or energy domain data such as metering asset management and usage analytics enabling better alignment between data solutions and industry needs Bring solid proficiency in data integration tools scripting or procedural languages that work effectively with PostgreSQL ecosystems to orchestrate reliable data movement and transformation Exhibit familiarity with hybrid work practices and collaborative tools which support effective communication and coordination across onsite and remote teams during standard day shifts Show understanding of data governance security and compliance requirements including concepts such as role based access retention and quality controls to ensure trustworthy data operations Display experience in performance monitoring and capacity planning for database platforms enabling proactive tuning and stable operation under growing data and workload demands within the organization Support cloud migration and hybrid database deployments and lead complex troubleshooting and performance investigations. Requirements Applications will be accepted until Oct 26th 2026. Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Bachelors Required Minimum 10 years experience The Database Administrator designs, implements, and maintains moderately complex databases. This role is responsible for maintaining database dictionaries, ensuring the integration of systems through effective database design, and administering and testing computer databases by applying a deep knowledge of database management systems. Additionally, the Database Administrator coordinates changes to computer databases and may plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain moderately complex databases. Maintain database dictionaries and ensure the integration of various systems through effective database design. Administer and test computer databases, utilizing knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases to ensure data integrity and system efficiency. Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to protect computer databases from unauthorized access or data breaches. Qualifications Strong knowledge and experience in database management systems. Ability to design and maintain complex databases. Experience with database administration and testing. Knowledge of security measures and techniques to safeguard computer databases. Excellent coordination and communication skills to manage database changes and integration. Salary: $155000 - $168000 per year

Location: Beavercreek, OH (Relocation assistance available) Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Active Top Secret to apply More about your role: At NASK, we're growing, building great teams, and doing exciting work supporting the Intelligence and Defense communities. We are looking for an experienced Principal Database Administrator / Lead DBA who enjoys getting hands-on with complex database environments and taking ownership of their performance, reliability, security, and day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for a senior DBA who can troubleshoot challenging database issues, optimize performance at scale, and ensure critical data systems remain available, secure, and responsive. You will lead the administration, maintenance, monitoring, performance tuning, and optimization of enterprise database systems supporting demanding mission requirements. You'll work directly with database engines, Linux environments, cloud infrastructure, and engineering teams to resolve issues, improve efficiency, plan capacity, and support evolving customer needs. The ideal candidate brings deep practical experience administering and tuning relational and NoSQL databases, managing high-availability environments, troubleshooting resource-intensive workloads, and supporting large-scale data platforms. You should be comfortable working at the command line, analyzing database performance, identifying bottlenecks across CPU, memory, storage, and I/O, and implementing solutions that improve system stability and throughput. While this is primarily a hands-on DBA role, you will also contribute to database architecture, infrastructure planning, migrations, and modernization efforts. You'll help establish database standards and best practices, guide technical decisions, and collaborate across engineering and systems teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure data solutions. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, such as engineering, computer science, or information technology. 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise database administration, operations, and performance engineering. Strong experience installing, configuring, administering, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting enterprise database systems. Deep, hands-on experience administering, troubleshooting, and performance-tuning at least one enterprise database platform: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB, or MongoDB. Proven experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, execution plans, indexing strategies, and identifying performance bottlenecks. Strong SQL skills and a deep understanding of relational database concepts, schema design, transactions, and data integrity. Experience managing database availability, replication, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Experience monitoring database health, diagnosing production issues, resolving performance problems, and implementing preventive maintenance. Experience administering databases in Linux/Unix environments, including command-line tools, scripting, and system-level troubleshooting. Understanding of how CPU, memory, storage, I/O, networking, and database configuration affect performance and reliability. Experience supporting large-scale databases, including multi-terabyte data environments, capacity planning, and growth management. Experience administering high-availability or distributed database systems. Experience deploying, operating, or monitoring databases in cloud or containerized environments, including Kubernetes. Experience supporting database migrations, upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and platform modernization. Ability to develop scripts or tools, preferably using Python on Linux, to automate database administration and operational tasks. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders and collaborate effectively across engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications: Security clearance: Active TS/SCI w/poly Security+ (or higher) certification Certifications: Industry-recognized certifications like Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or AWS Certified Database Operating system, networking, storage administration experience highly desired Experience administering and supporting multiple database platforms across relational, NoSQL, and distributed database environments. Experience/knowledge of C/C++ Experience with cloud database technologies (AWS RDS, Oracle, MS SQL, Azure) Familiarity with AWS Cloud products (EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda, Aurora, Dynamo DB, EMR, DMS data migration, Athena, Glue, Kinesis, SQS/SNS, etc.) A strong understanding of the cloud computing model as it relates to enterprise productivity Experience migrating large-scale legacy databases to modern, distributed architectures. Who we are: Our people are the core of who we are and what we do. NASK has two decades of experience delivering innovative solutions to the tough technical challenges facing our partners in the Intelligence and Defense communities. Our subject matter experts collaborate with junior developers and analysts, bringing fresh approaches to solve the toughest mission problems. Benefits: At NASK, our employees are the backbone of our company, so we provide unsurpassed benefits and work-life balance. Employees are provided with individual offices and collaboration spaces to foster individual and team success. We have a casual yet professional work environment – Employees work hard, and NASK offers a competitive benefits package that equates to 50% on top of your annual base salary. This is split between a tax-qualified profit-sharing retirement plan that NASK contributes to (up to allowable IRS limits) and a cafeteria plan for benefits. For a comprehensive overview of our benefits, visit the benefits tab under our careers page: https://nask.world/company/careers/ Compensation: NASK Incorporated considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and responsibilities, work experience, education, training, certifications, geographic location, and market data. These are general guidelines and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship. EEO Statement: NASK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfers, leaves of absence, as well as compensation and training. ** MC08 600-2

Job ID 2618529 Location Washington, DC, US Date Posted 2026-10-28 Category Information Technology Subcategory Database Admin Schedule Full-Time Shift Day Job Travel No Minimum Clearance Required None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE Description We are seeking a MySQL and Postgres Database Admin to lead enterprise database environments to AWS Cloud. The position requires expertise in AWS MySQL, with strong hands-on experience in MySQL cluster (no exception) administration , PostgreSQL database technologies, including installation, configuration, maintenance, replication, backup/recovery, and performance tuning of enterprise database systems across both on-premises and AWS cloud environments. This role ensures the security, availability, reliability, and scalability of mission-critical PostgreSQL and MySQL databases supporting enterprise applications. The Senior DBA will drive database architecture, capacity planning, high availability design, disaster recovery strategies, automation of operational workflows, and enforcement of robust security practices across AWS environments. The candidate must be able to work independently and collaborate closely with stakeholders, application teams, and infrastructure engineers to streamline deployments, improve database reliability, and ensure consistent data operations across multiple environments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are essential. Must be able to multitask effectively and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment. Ability to prioritize competing tasks, manage multiple incidents concurrently, and maintain attention to detail in a high-tempo operations setting. Comfortable working under tight deadlines, handling frequent context switches, and remaining calm during critical production incidents. Job Description And Duties Full time, on-site position at DOT Headquarters, Washington, DC. Provide in-person support several days per week, with availability for either the early shift (starting 700 AM) or late shift (ending 700 PM) as needed. Install, configure, and maintain enterprise-level PostgreSQL and MySQL database platforms and support infrastructure across on-premises and AWS cloud environments. Configure, manage, and optimize AWS database services including Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS for MySQL, Amazon Aurora, and MySQL Cluster environments. Plan and execute migrations of PostgreSQL and MySQL databases from on-premises environments to AWS cloud platforms (IaaS and PaaS). Design, implement, and maintain MySQL clustering, replication, failover, and high-availability solutions. Contribute to database architecture and capacity planning to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security. Design, implement, and maintain disaster recovery strategies for PostgreSQL and MySQL environments hosted on AWS. Monitor the performance, integrity, and security of all database platforms and investigate anomalies and production incidents. Perform routine database maintenance tasks including index optimization, query tuning, statistics updates, backups, and consistency checks. Plan and perform database upgrades, patching, and migrations for standalone, clustered, and cloud-hosted database servers. Oversee and lead migration projects, including lift-and-shift, modernization, and re-platforming efforts to AWS cloud environments. Manage database accounts, roles, and permissions according to least privilege and compliance requirements. Audit database activity and maintain comprehensive logs of configuration and schema changes for compliance and forensic analysis. Implement encryption, secure connectivity (TLS/SSL), and other security controls for data at rest and data in transit. Maintain detailed, version-controlled documentation for database environments, architecture diagrams, configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks. Generate regular reports on database performance, capacity growth, availability, and usage trends for stakeholders. Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to streamline deployments and accelerate incident resolution. Mentor junior DBAs and establish operational best practices for AWS database administration, automation, and cloud migration initiatives. Demonstrated success managing enterprise PostgreSQL and MySQL environments in hybrid (on-premises and AWS cloud) infrastructures. Proven expertise in planning and executing cloud migration projects with strong hands-on experience in AWS cloud platforms. Must be able to multitask effectively and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment while managing multiple priorities and production incidents concurrently. Qualifications Required Education and Experience AWS Certified preferred. Strong expertise in MySQL Cluster (No exception) and PostgreSQL administration across on-premises and AWS cloud environments. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in PostgreSQL and MySQL installation, configuration, optimization, clustering, replication, backup/recovery, and ongoing maintenance. Proven ability to manage PostgreSQL and MySQL environments across multiple platforms including VMware, AWS EC2, Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, and on-premises infrastructure. Strong experience with MySQL Cluster, replication technologies, failover configurations, and high-availability database architectures. Capability to troubleshoot database performance issues, analyze execution plans, optimize SQL queries, and implement database performance tuning strategies. Experience implementing database security solutions including encryption, IAM integration, SSL/TLS, and secure access controls. Hands-on experience migrating PostgreSQL and MySQL clusters to AWS cloud environments, including assessments, planning, and providing technical recommendations. Experience with backup and recovery tools, monitoring solutions, automation scripting, and disaster recovery planning. Ability to participate in on-call rotations and perform mandatory maintenance activities during scheduled maintenance windows. Preferred Skills And Qualifications Experience with Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL and Aurora MySQL highly preferred. Strong knowledge of AWS networking, storage, security, and infrastructure services supporting database environments. Experience automating database administration tasks using shell scripting, Python automation tools. Familiarity with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch and Prometheus. Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical enterprise database environments with strict uptime and performance requirements. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure production environments. Note Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain a public trust. Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Database Administrator . This job is located in Washington D.C. and will be On-Site . The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise database environments while ensuring data integrity, security, and performance. This is an exciting opportunity to work with PostgreSQL, AWS cloud database technologies, high availability solutions, and enterprise data platforms in Washington D.C. supporting a DOJ Program . REQUIRES TOP SECRET CLEARANCE Responsibilities of the Senior Database Administrator include: Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise database environments while ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. Administer PostgreSQL databases, including configuration, tuning, patching, capacity planning, backup, recovery, and high availability solutions. Implement database security controls, coordinate database changes, and support system integration initiatives. Monitor database health, troubleshoot performance issues, optimize queries and indexing strategies, and establish alerting solutions. Support database migrations, cloud modernization efforts, and AWS RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL environments. Qualifications for the Senior Database Administrator include: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience, and 8+ years of relevant experience. Strong experience designing, implementing, and maintaining complex database environments and database management systems. Hands-on experience administering PostgreSQL (v13+) including performance tuning, patching, capacity planning, and database optimization. Experience implementing backup and recovery solutions using pg_dump/pg_restore, WAL archiving, replication, and high availability configurations. Experience with PostgreSQL query tuning, indexing, partitioning, performance analysis, and database monitoring tools. Experience planning and executing database migrations, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, AWS RDS, and Aurora PostgreSQL environments. Knowledge of database security, access controls, and security best practices for safeguarding enterprise data. Experience establishing monitoring and alerting solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, or similar observability platforms, with strong communication and troubleshooting skills. Compensation for the Senior Database Administrator include: Salary Range: $135,000 - $175,000 Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays This job opens for applications on 9/28/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Database Administrator, DBA, PostgreSQL, PostgreSQL 13, PostgreSQL Administration, Database Management, Database Design, Database Optimization, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, SQL, SQL Development, Indexing, Partitioning, EXPLAIN, ANALYZE, pg_stat_statements, pg_dump, pg_restore, WAL Archiving, Database Backup, Disaster Recovery, High Availability, Database Replication, Physical Replication, Logical Replication, Data Integrity, Database Security, Access Controls, Oracle, Oracle Migration, Database Migration, AWS, Amazon Web Services, AWS RDS, Amazon RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, Cloud Databases, Database Monitoring, Prometheus, Grafana, Observability, Database Performance, Capacity Planning, Database Testing, Database Engineering, System Integration, Enterprise Databases, Cloud Migration, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Management, Database Architecture, Enterprise Applications, DOJ.

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). PSPD supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP critical missions, specifically screening and processing travelers at the ports of entry (POEs) into the United States. In this hands-on position, you will work collaboratively to architect, design, build, deliver, and enhance highly available, scalable, real-time systems. You will exercise your judgment in determining and recommending the best designs based on customer business objectives, timelines and other resource constraints. You will participate in and/or direct major deliverable of projects through all aspects of the software development life cycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit and integration testing. This position REQUIRES the candidate to be in Ashburn, VA, 2 times a week** Primary Responsibilities Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and support ability and effectiveness analyzes. 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 scale infrastructure as needed. Collaborates with developers to optimize queries, stored procedures, and database design for applications. Must be a self-starter, strong leader, and the ability to work independently with little supervision. Minimum Qualifications BS/BA degree and 10+ 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 Preferred Qualifications Migration of Oracle to Aurora PostgreSQL with over 70TB migrating from Oracle to Aurora Experience using Generative AI to tune SQL statements Experience with CBP Java Experience Experience with other AWS data related services Experience with any of the following: Struts, Hibernate, Java, JSF, Swing, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Angular. Experience with CI/CD, SecDevOps, Git source code repository (GitLab, GitHub) If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting October 29, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay And Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role Join our exceptional team at Peraton and bring your expertise as a SQL Database Engineer to contribute to a prestigious, worldwide national intelligence program. We are at the forefront of mission application design, development, engineering, and integration services for the U.S. Intelligence Community, and we're excited to welcome individuals like you who are ready to make a difference. At Peraton, we are recognized leaders in Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Operations, and Engineering. We are committed to protecting and advancing our nation's interests. Here's why you should consider joining us: Mission-Critical Work: You'll be part of a team with over a decade of experience in developing and sustaining mission-critical applications that provide a crucial decision advantage to warfighters, defense planners, and policy makers. Impactful Role: Your contributions will directly support our nation's security interests, including warfighters and interagency partners, as we defend America's national security. Professional Growth: We invest in your growth and development, offering competitive compensation, challenging opportunities, and a clear path for career advancement. Family-Focused Benefits: We care about you and your family, offering paid benefits that demonstrate our commitment to your well-being. Position Description: As a Microsoft SQL Server Database Engineer, you will be responsible for a range of exciting tasks: Perform database administration activities, including the installation and maintenance of database management software, and the design and implementation of predictive analysis. Configure, provision, operate, and administer database management systems and related software, as well as backend storage server and hardware platforms. Design, install, monitor, maintain, and fine-tune production databases while ensuring high data availability. Contribute to the development and implementation of database policies and procedures to maintain data integrity and availability, including software updates. Collaborate closely with the development, business, and operations teams to ensure the security and confidentiality of data. Take ownership of the availability, reliability, and integrity of business data stored in production databases. Additionally, please note that while you will be required to work full-time in a SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility), we offer flexible working hours to accommodate your needs. If you're up for a challenge, eager to advance your career, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and ready to support our country's defense and intelligence missions, we invite you to start a conversation with us. Join Peraton, where your skills will be valued and your contributions will have a lasting impact on national security. Qualifications Required Qualifications: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph adjudication or active TS with the ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph Bachelor's degree in a field of study applicable to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience. Additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree. A minimum 8 years of experience with SQL Server database administration Active Security+ (DoD 8570 Baseline certification for IAT Level 2) Must be able to install, configure, and maintain database management systems according to the project requirements Able to perform regular backups of all databases to ensure data integrity and availability Able to implement and maintain database security measures, including user access control and encryption Able to monitor database performance and optimize queries and indexes for improved efficiency Able to handle database migrations and upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss; can troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly to minimize disruptions Requires good communication skills to collaborate with other teams, such as application developers and system administrators, to ensure seamless integration and performance Must have experience and knowledge in realm of DOD policies, best practices, and industry standards for database administration Experience with implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Experience with Microsoft Windows Operating System Experience in upgrading major database instances Ability to work closely with system admins and ISSO on application upgrades, documentation and STIG remediation Desired Qualifications: Ability to design, develop, and document technical solutions, standard operating procedures, and change requests. Experience with capacity planning, utilization, and performance monitoring (Index, Table, Queries, and Stored procedures). Familiar with writing SQL queries to generate system data reports, modify data as necessary, etc. Experience in database design and development Experience architecting, designing, developing, and managing databases using relational databases Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan Details Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own. EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Description The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for all functions associated with the implementation and maintenance of SQL Server databases including tuning, high availability, virtualization, security, backup logging, reporting and recovery procedures. Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful: Job Duties Partner with business units to develop application implementation strategy, and configure, maintain critical SQL Server RDBMS systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our corporate applications Define and implement key database performance metrics and develop remediation plans and lead implementation as appropriate Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems Manage high availability clusters and availability groups to support business requirements Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end Design and implement automation processes, track issues, and document changes Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours Act as a subject matter expert to share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members Provide 24/7 support with rotating on-call duties after hours within predetermined and agreed upon service expectations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Essential Skills Minimum 5 years' experience in database administration including database security, design, data modeling, capacity planning, high availability solutions and disaster recovery; experience in the financial services industry is preferred Experience in implementing recovery procedures and disaster recovery function to protect the MS SQL database Expert knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and MS SQL Server (current versions), including the use of all SQL troubleshooting tools Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to resolve complex issues with minimal direction Ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to express ideas concisely and logically Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems is preferred Certification/License: MS SQL is preferred Location: Hillsboro, OR 97124 | (HYBRID) Target Compensation: $124,500 - $147,500 annually + annual bonus Who We Are What makes First Tech different? Click here to learn more! Every great journey begins with a bold idea—and ours is no different. First Tech and DCU were founded on the belief that financial solutions should put people first. That belief has fueled decades of innovation and service, rooted in the tech sector and expanding to support members from all walks of life. Employees Are Eligible For Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous 401(k) match Paid Time Off: You'll accrue up to 15 days in your first year. In addition, you'll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually Paid federal holidays Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria) Employment Statements First Tech is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you're applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiters@firsttechfed.com and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. First Tech is not currently offering Visa transfer/sponsorship for this position.