Job description

As a Sr. Database Administrator I , you’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team responsible for designing, maintaining, securing, and optimizing mission-critical database environments supporting senior levels of the federal government. We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. What you’ll do: Administer and optimize on-premises and cloud database systems through management of schemas, tables, indexes, and stored procedures to ensure data integrity, consistency, and performance for enterprise applications and services. Develop, execute, and refine SQL queries, scripts, and reporting logic to support data access, extraction, and analysis requirements. Support development of business intelligence reports and dashboards. primarily in Power Bl. Implement and enforce data retention and data governance policies and access controls by managing user roles and permissions, auditing, backups, and data quality standards and policies. Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence with your knowledge and skills, and use your creativity to provide innovative solutions that fit the customer’s needs. What you’ll need to succeed: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree. 5+ years of hands-on experience administering enterprise SQL databases, including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. 3+ years of hands-on PostgreSQL database administration experience in production environments. Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining PostgreSQL high-availability, backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery solutions. Experience managing database security controls, including user access, roles, permissions, encryption, auditing, and vulnerability remediation. Experience troubleshooting database performance, analyzing queries, optimizing indexes, and resolving production incidents. Ability to automate routine database administration tasks using SQL, PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting tools. Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for DCWF Work Role 421 (Database Administrator) or 624 (Data Operations Specialist). Demonstrated ability to independently support enterprise database environments of similar size, scope, and complexity. SALARY RANGE: $138,000 - $184,000 The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include: Performance-based bonuses Company-paid training and/or certifications Referral bonuses Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration. Additional Compensation : This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance. Benefits : All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs: Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid time off (PTO) and holidays Parental Leave and dependent care Flexible work arrangements Professional development opportunities Employee assistance and wellness programs Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits . Plus, check out our accolades. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. What we want you to know: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Not ready to apply now? Sign up to join our newsletter here .

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Implement and enforce data retention and data governance policies and access controls by managing user roles and permissions, auditing, backups, and data quality standards and policies.
Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence with your knowledge and skills, and use your creativity to provide innovative solutions that fit the customer’s needs.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
5+ years of hands-on experience administering enterprise SQL databases, including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
3+ years of hands-on PostgreSQL database administration experience in production environments.
Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining PostgreSQL high-availability, backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery solutions.
Experience managing database security controls, including user access, roles, permissions, encryption, auditing, and vulnerability remediation.
Experience troubleshooting database performance, analyzing queries, optimizing indexes, and resolving production incidents.
Ability to automate routine database administration tasks using SQL, PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting tools.
Must meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements for DCWF Work Role 421 (Database Administrator) or 624 (Data Operations Specialist).
Demonstrated ability to independently support enterprise database environments of similar size, scope, and complexity.
The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
Performance-based bonuses
Company-paid training and/or certifications
Referral bonuses
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.
Additional Compensation : This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.
Benefits : All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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