Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL) with Security Clearance

Senior Database Administrator
FBI EADSS Program
Washington, DC
100% Onsite
Clearance Required: Active TS Clearance with PPII Eligibility
Hourly rate: $61-82/hr W2 Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support a critical FBI Enterprise Applications and Data Services Support (EADSS) program in Washington, DC. This position supports mission-critical systems within a high-security federal environment and is responsible for the design, administration, optimization, security, and maintenance of enterprise database platforms.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience administering PostgreSQL environments, supporting database modernization efforts, implementing high availability solutions, and ensuring database performance, security, and reliability across complex enterprise systems. This is a fully onsite role supporting FBI operations and requires an active Top Secret clearance. Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise database environments supporting mission-critical applications.
• Administer and manage PostgreSQL databases (version 13+) in development, test, and production environments.
• Develop and maintain database architectures, schemas, and data models to support application requirements.
• Maintain database dictionaries, documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
• Coordinate database changes, upgrades, and releases while ensuring data integrity and system availability.
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management activities.
• Monitor database health, availability, storage utilization, and overall system performance.
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization utilizing query analysis, indexing strategies, partitioning, and statistical monitoring tools.
• Analyze and improve SQL execution plans using EXPLAIN/ANALYZE and other PostgreSQL performance utilities.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL replication and high-availability solutions utilizing physical and logical replication technologies.
• Implement and validate backup, restoration, and disaster recovery processes using pg_dump, pg_restore, WAL archiving, and related tools.
• Execute database migration projects between PostgreSQL, Oracle, and cloud-based database environments.
• Support cloud migration initiatives involving AWS RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL services.
• Establish monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent platforms.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders to support application and infrastructure requirements.
• Troubleshoot database, application, and infrastructure issues across multiple environments.
• Develop and implement database security controls, access management procedures, and compliance measures.
• Plan and coordinate security hardening activities to protect databases from unauthorized access and data loss.
• Participate in architecture reviews, design discussions, and technical planning efforts. Required Qualifications
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Eligibility to support FBI systems and comply with all applicable security requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of database administration experience supporting enterprise environments.
• Strong experience administering PostgreSQL databases in production environments.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining complex database systems.
• Demonstrated experience with database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience implementing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience administering high-availability and replication technologies.
• Experience supporting database migrations and modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of database security principles and best practices.
• Experience coordinating database changes within controlled production environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Desired Qualifications
• Experience supporting FBI, DOJ, Intelligence Community, or other federal law enforcement organizations.
• Experience with AWS cloud services, including RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL.
• Experience migrating Oracle databases to PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD integration.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and observability platforms.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and scripting.
• Experience supporting highly regulated and security-focused environments. Technical Environment
• PostgreSQL 13+
• Oracle
• AWS RDS
• Aurora PostgreSQL
• WAL Archiving
• Replication Technologies
• SQL Performance Tuning
• Prometheus
• Grafana
• Linux
• Database Monitoring & Alerting
• Backup & Recovery Solutions
• Enterprise Security Controls Why Join?
• Support a high-visibility FBI mission with direct operational impact.
• Work within a secure enterprise environment supporting critical national security initiatives.
• Join a team focused on database modernization, performance optimization, and cloud transformation.
• Long-term program stability supporting one of the federal government's most important missions.
• Opportunity to work with advanced PostgreSQL environments and enterprise-scale data platforms.