The work: The Database Administrator designs, 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. Administer and optimize PostgreSQL (v13+) including configuration, performance tuning, patching, and capacity planning. Implement and validate backup and recovery for PostgreSQL using pg_dump/pg_restore and WAL archiving. Configure and monitor PostgreSQL replication and high availability (physical/logical replication). Perform query tuning and indexing for PostgreSQL using EXPLAIN/ANALYZE, partitioning, and pg_stat_statements. Plan and execute migrations to/from PostgreSQL, including cloud-managed services such as AWS RDS or Aurora PostgreSQL and from Oracle. Establish monitoring and alerting for PostgreSQL using standard observability tooling (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana or equivalent).
Here's what you need:- Active Top Secret Clearance required.
- 8+ years professional experience.
- 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.
- Location based in Washington, DC.
Bonus points:- Bachelors degree strongly desired.
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$94,000-$178,700 USD
