eTeam Inc

Position Summary - Onsite position - 77060

ATSER is seeking a highly skilled and security-focused PostgreSQL Database Administrator with deep expertise in Azure PostgreSQL PaaS, replication, and Row-Level Security (RLS). This position plays a critical role in designing, maintaining, and securing our enterprise data infrastructure that powers mission-critical applications, including ManageIT.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Design & Modeling
• Design and optimize relational database schemas, tables, indexes, and constraints for performance and scalability.
• Work with developers and product teams to implement efficient data structures that align with business requirements.
• PostgreSQL Administration (Azure PaaS)
• Manage Azure PostgreSQL instances, including provisioning, configuration, backup, patching, and monitoring.
• Optimize performance and availability of Azure PostgreSQL environments.
• Replication & High Availability
• Architect, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL replication strategies (e.g., logical replication, read replicas, failover solutions).
• Ensure database environments meet RTO/RPO and uptime requirements.
• Security & Compliance
• Implement and maintain Row-Level Security (RLS) and role-based access controls.
• Ensure databases follow best practices for encryption, authentication, and auditing.
• Partner with the security team to support StateRAMP and NIST 800-53 compliance initiatives.
• Monitoring & Maintenance
• Conduct regular health checks, monitor performance metrics, and troubleshoot database performance issues.
• Automate maintenance tasks such as vacuuming, indexing, partitioning, and alerting.
• Manage and optimize backup/restore processes.
• Collaboration & Documentation
• Collaborate with DevOps, application teams, and other DBAs for CI/CD and deployment support.
• Maintain documentation for database processes, standards, and configurations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, with at least 2 years in Azure PostgreSQL PaaS
• Strong expertise in:
• PostgreSQL replication strategies
• Row-Level Security (RLS)
• Performance tuning and indexing
• Strong SQL and PL/pgSQL development skills
• Deep understanding of database security, access control, and audit logging
• Experience supporting compliance-driven environments (e.g., StateRAMP, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53)
• Proficient in scripting for automation (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, or Python)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-availability PostgreSQL architectures on Azure
• Familiarity with pgAdmin, Azure CLI, Terraform, or other IaC tools
• Knowledge of data warehousing, reporting, or analytical database use cases
• Experience in agile or DevSecOps environments

Key Competencies

• Security-First Mindset – Demonstrates a proactive approach to securing data and infrastructure.
• Analytical Thinking – Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Communication – Ability to document and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Accountability – Takes ownership of data integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person