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As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\nResponsibilities\nWe are looking for a mid-level PostgreSQL Database Administrator/Developer to join our team and work closely with our Senior DBA, developers, and operations staff. Together, we’ll support daily database operations and move to cloud-native practices. You’ll help manage PostgreSQL databases on AWS, contribute to our SQL Server to PostgreSQL migration, and share ideas for improving how we work. The ideal candidate has hands-on PostgreSQL and AWS experience, enjoys solving problems as part of a team, and wants to grow in cloud database engineering.\nResponsibilities:\nWork with the Senior DBA to manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases in AWS, including monitoring, backups, upgrades, routine maintenance, and disaster recovery planning and testing.\nContribute to the migration from SQL Server to PostgreSQL by working with senior staff and developers to convert and test database objects and processes.\nPartner with developers to write, review, and improve database code and to keep databases running efficiently.\nWork with development and operations teams to plan, manage, and perform database deployments and releases across environments.\nMonitor database health and work with the DBA, development, operations, help desk, and reporting teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.\nHelp keep databases secure and data accurate by following and improving security standards, access controls, and data quality checks.\nWork with the team to automate routine tasks, improve how we work, and keep shared documentation and procedures up to date.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or 9 years with a HS diploma/equivalent\nHands-on PostgreSQL administration and database development experience.\nHands-on experience running PostgreSQL in AWS, including Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and self-managed databases on EC2.\nStrong SQL and PL/pgSQL skills, including query tuning and troubleshooting.\nWorking knowledge of backup and recovery, replication, and database security practices.\nScripting experience in Python, PowerShell, or similar.\nExperience with Microsoft SQL Server.\nStrong communication skills and a history of working well with developers, operations, and business users.\nMust be a US Citizen.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nHands-on experience migrating from SQL Server to PostgreSQL, and familiarity with how T-SQL and PL/pgSQL differ.\nExperience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment of infrastructure and database changes.\nExperience with common PostgreSQL administration tools, such as psql, pgAdmin, pgBouncer, pgBackRest, Patroni, and pgBadger.\nExperience with database IDEs and schema and data comparison tools, such as DBeaver, DataGrip, Visual Studio Code, and dbForge Schema Compare and Data Compare for PostgreSQL.\nExperience with pgaudit, IAM database authentication, and KMS encryption.\nAWS certification (for example, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified Database - Specialty).\nTarget Salary Range\n$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.Benefits Statement\nPeraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.\nApplication Statements\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. 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