As a
Sr. Database Administrator I, you'll join a collaborative, high-performing team responsible for designing, maintaining, securing, and optimizing mission-critical database environments supporting senior levels of the federal government.
What you'll do:- Administer and optimize on-premises and cloud database systems through management of schemas, tables, indexes, and stored procedures to ensure data integrity, consistency, and performance for enterprise applications and services.
- Develop, execute, and refine SQL queries, scripts, and reporting logic to support data access, extraction, and analysis requirements. Support development of business intelligence reports and dashboards. primarily in Power Bl.
- Implement and enforce data retention and data governance policies and access controls by managing user roles and permissions, auditing, backups, and data quality standards and policies.
- Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence with your knowledge and skills, and use your creativity to provide innovative solutions that fit the customer's needs.
What you'll need to succeed:- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience administering enterprise SQL databases, including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- 3+ years of hands-on PostgreSQL database administration experience in production environments.
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining PostgreSQL high-availability, backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery solutions.
- Experience managing database security controls, including user access, roles, permissions, encryption, auditing, and vulnerability remediation.
- Experience troubleshooting database performance, analyzing queries, optimizing indexes, and resolving production incidents.
- Ability to automate routine database administration tasks using SQL, PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting tools.
- Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for DCWF Work Role 421 (Database Administrator) or 624 (Data Operations Specialist).
- Demonstrated ability to independently support enterprise database environments of similar size, scope, and complexity.
SALARY RANGE: $138,000 - $184,000
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:
- The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
- The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
- 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:
- Performance-based bonuses
- Company-paid training and/or certifications
- Referral bonuses
To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.
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
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
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