PostgreSQL Senior Database Administrator

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database administration, tuning, management, and security
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with PL/SQL or similar procedural language
• Experience in Oracle to Postgres conversion/migration (metadata & data)
• Experience in Oracle 19C/21C and Postgres 16/17 database administration, support, implementation, configuration and upgrade.
• Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding
• Previous experience with Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl
• Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery options for PostgreSQL
• Good understanding of hardware performance, memory and I/O
• Active TS clearance required with ability to obtain SCI
• PostgreSQL certification (e.g., PostgreSQL Certified Engineer)
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, OCI) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with other database systems (e.g. Oracle and MSSQL
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• The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
• $115,500 - $186,900 USD
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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Senior Database Administrator to help lead our database team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in database administration, architecture, and PostgreSQL development. The DBA will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of the unit's PostgreSQL databases. Responsibilities and Duties: Design and implement database architectures that support business requirements and achieve high performance, availability, and security. Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases. Conduct performance tuning of database systems, including queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies. Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and failover procedures. Assist in the design and development of data models and database solutions. Collaborate with development teams to optimize database code in application layers. Provide guidance on database best practices to IT staff and other stakeholders. Ensure database infrastructure is up-to-date with the latest technology trends and security patches. Develop and maintain documentation regarding database configurations, architectures, and procedures. Serve as the point of contact for database-related queries and technical support.

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