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PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Agensys Corporation

Full-time

Fort Meade, MD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL DBA to manage our database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals, with a specific focus on designing and maintaining robust replication strategies to ensure 24/7 data availability and seamless failover.

2. Key Responsibilities

  • High Availability: Manage HA clusters consisting postgreSQL DB instances maintained as Kubernetes pods
  • Performance Tuning: Optimize complex queries, index usage, and memory settings
  • Disaster Recovery: Maintain rigorous backup and Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) strategies
  • Monitoring: Monitor proactive alerting for replication lag, memory usage and licensing
  • Upgrades: Execute major and minor version upgrades with minimal downtime

3. Technical Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years of experience managing production PostgreSQL environments with replication using EPRS a plus
  • Replication Expertise: Proven experience with WAL (Write-Ahead Logging), replication slots etc
  • Strong understanding of Linux

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $123,764.13 - $140,000.00 per year

Experience:

  • PostgreSQL: 5 years (Required)
  • Database management: 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

  • Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person