PostgreSQL Database Architect

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
St. Louis, MOSpringfield, VA
Salary
$112,840–$142,600 / yr
Posted
100 days ago
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Below market

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · PostgreSQL Database Architect

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The PostgreSQL Database Architect joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to analyze, design, develop, implement, and support database infrastructure deployment and management. This role involves managing server functionality, maintaining database integrity and security through role-based access control, and developing testing strategies. The architect will collaborate with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures while executing upgrades, patching, and migrations. Key technical requirements include proficiency in PostgreSQL administration, MySQL, and Oracle Database, along with experience in high-availability solutions, performance tuning, and backup strategies. The position addresses big-data obstacles for an intelligence customer, requiring the candidate to build efficient table structures for both transactional and warehouse data while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in a secure environment.

Skills

PostgreSQL Oracle Database MySQL Database Administration RBAC high-availability Performance Tuning Database Migration Schema Design Stored Procedures CompTIA Security+

What you'll do

  • Analyze, design, develop, and implement database infrastructure deployment and management.
  • Maintain database integrity and security by configuring role-based access control and administrative accounts.
  • Plan and execute database upgrades, patching, and migrations from Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
  • Collaborate with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures.
  • Develop and monitor policies for computing resource allocation and database performance tuning.
  • Create and manage PostgreSQL server agent alerts and backup/restore strategies.
  • Maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures.
  • Evaluate open-source and vendor tools for database modernization projects.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
  • 5+ years of related database analysis and/or administration experience.
  • Proficiency in PostgreSQL administration, including high-availability solutions and performance tuning.
  • Experience with database backup, restore, migration, and snapshot technologies/strategies.
  • Experience with migration involving Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (preferred).

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