23h ago
Sr. Database Engineer
Washington, DC
$170k-$239k / year
full-timeseniorgovernment
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll design, administer, and optimize PostgreSQL databases in on-premises and cloud environments for mission-critical federal applications. You'll take deep technical ownership of database platforms ensuring stability, performance, and security under constant operational demand. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge cloud and containerization technologies at a high level of government impact.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design, administer, and optimize databases in on-premises and cloud environments
- Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery
- Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database operations
- Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation for database delivery
๐ Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Certification meeting DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, GSEC)
- 5+ years of experience as a database administrator focused on PostgreSQL
- Experience with high availability and disaster recovery for PostgreSQL
โจ Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience enforcing database security controls
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Health, dental, and vision insurance
- ๐ฐ 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- ๐๏ธ Paid time off and holidays
- ๐ถ Parental leave and dependent care
- ๐ Professional development opportunities
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Apply via careers pageยท 15 min
- 2Recruiter phone screenยท 30 min
- 3Technical interviewยท 60 min
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Designated essential personnel may require work during government shutdowns
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