Database Administrator (In Person and US - GC /Citizenship Required )

Primary Responsibilities: Administer, configure, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL Community Edition, Greenplum, and IBM DB2 databases across development, QA, staging, and production environments. Design, implement, and manage database architecture solutions, including schema design, data modeling, clustering, replication, and partitioning strategies across all supported platforms. Perform performance tuning and query optimization for PostgreSQL, Greenplum (MPP query optimization, distribution keys, resource queues), and DB2 workloads. Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures for all database platforms; conduct periodic DR testing to validate recoverability. Configure and manage high availability (HA) and failover solutions (e.g., Patroni/streaming replication for PostgreSQL, Greenplum segment mirroring, DB2 HADR). Troubleshoot and resolve database issues including integrity problems, performance bottlenecks, blocking/deadlocking, replication failures, connectivity issues, and security vulnerabilities. Create, test, and deploy automation scripts (Python, Bash, or Shell) to streamline database operations, patching, monitoring, and routine maintenance tasks. Establish and manage database user accounts, roles, and permissions; enforce least- privilege security controls in compliance with SSA and federal security standards (FISMA, NIST 800-53). Set up alerting and monitoring frameworks (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, native DB monitoring) to ensure system health, availability, and proactive incident response. Conduct capacity monitoring and short- and long-term capacity planning in collaboration with application developers, system architects, and infrastructure teams. Develop and maintain technical documentation for database build, configuration, patching, upgrade, and operational procedures. Collaborate with application development, architecture, and DevOps/release management teams to provide DBA guidance for new deployments, migrations, and schema changes. Participate in technical reviews and walkthroughs of system design documentation; provide architectural recommendations aligned with SSA standards. Support database migrations and platform upgrades, including PostgreSQL version upgrades, Greenplum cluster expansions, and DB2 maintenance releases. Provide on-call support and off-hours maintenance windows as scheduled; apply production packages during non-peak hours. Adhere to SSA’s change management, incident management, and SDLC processes and procedures. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent work experience accepted in lieu of degree. 10+ years of enterprise database administration experience spanning PostgreSQL, Greenplum, and IBM DB2. Minimum 5 years of hands-on PostgreSQL DBA experience, including installation, configuration, tuning, replication, and administration of PostgreSQL Community Edition. Minimum 3 years of Greenplum DBA experience, including MPP architecture administration, segment configuration, resource queue management, and Greenplum- specific performance tuning. Minimum 3 years of IBM DB2 z/OS administration experience, including instance management, catalog management, HADR configuration, and DB2 utilities. DB2 LUW experience also considered. Strong proficiency in SQL across all supported platforms; ability to write and optimize complex queries, stored procedures, and functions. Solid knowledge of database security principles: role-based access control, encryption at rest and in transit, auditing, and compliance with federal security frameworks. Experience with backup and recovery tools native to each platform (pg_dump/pg_basebackup for PostgreSQL, gpbackup/gprestore for Greenplum, DB2 BACKUP/RESTORE utilities). Familiarity with Linux/UNIX operating systems and shell scripting in a database administration context. Experience in an AWS or hybrid cloud environment. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence required). Desired Qualifications: Active Public Trust or higher-level security clearance. Experience supporting federal government clients, particularly SSA or other large civilian agencies. Python scripting experience for database automation, monitoring, and operational tasks. Familiarity with additional database platforms such as NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra), Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server. Experience with database monitoring tools such as pgBadger or equivalent commercial monitoring platforms. Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Terraform) in the context of database deployments. Knowledge of FISMA compliance requirements and experience working within an ATO (Authority to Operate) framework. Greenplum or IBM DB2 professional certification. PostgreSQL certification (e.g., EDB PostgreSQL Associate/Professional). Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $90.00 - $95.00 per hour Work Location: In person