Database Engineer - Cleared

About the role

We are seeking a Principal Database Administrator to support high-priority infrastructure and software systems. This role focuses on database performance, reliability, and architecture within a dynamic environment that includes both routine maintenance and urgent troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Administer databases across clustered and containerized environments
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot database systems
• Perform administrative support for PostgreSQL databases
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and installations
• Support database architecture design and refinement
• Respond to database-related issues and work requests
• Collaborate with system engineers and integration teams
• Maintain and update database schemas and design documentation
• Support both routine operations and urgent system issues
• Qualifications You Must Have
• Experience with database administration in enterprise environments
• TS/SCI w/ Poly
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL
• Experience supporting Linux-based systems (Ubuntu preferred)
• Experience with database installation, upgrades, and patching
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues
• Experience working in clustered or containerized environments
• Strong documentation and system design experience
• Qualifications We Prefer
• Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical systems
• Experience working in secure or government environments
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
• Familiarity with database architecture optimization and performance tuning
• Salary: $175,000-$180,000
• +
• Benefits, PTO, Holiday, Immediate 401k match and More!

Benefits

Additional Information

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our "Mission First" orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2. Role: Principal Database Administrator Location: Aurora, CO (Buckley AFB - Onsite) Clearance: TS/SCI w/ Poly

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