Sr. Database Administrator (DBA) I (6719)

As a Sr. Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) I, you’ll work as part of a collaborative and high-performing team providing your expertise to deliver technical solutions within the highest levels of the federal government by providing PostgreSQL expertise supporting highly visible, mission-critical applications; taking deep technical ownership of database platforms; executing disciplined operational practices; and maintaining database stability, performance, and security under constant operational demand. 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

: Design, administer, and optimize databases in on-premises and cloud environments. Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery. Enforce access controls, auditing, governance, and retention policies.

Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, and permissions. Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database and application operations. Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation supporting database and application delivery.

Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative delivery activities. Support production operations with urgency and operational discipline. Communicate technical risks, issues, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.

Build and maintain strong customer trust through technical expertise, responsiveness, and reliability. What you’ll need to succeed: Active Top Secret security clearance (current or previously held SCI access preferable). Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may substitute.

, Security+, GSEC, or higher). 5+ years of experience as a database administrator or engineer with a primary focus on PostgreSQL. Experience designing, implementing, managing, and tuning PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments.

Experience owning high availability and disaster recovery configurations for PostgreSQL environments. Experience enforcing database security controls, including encryption, key management, and compliance-aligned auditing.

Responsibilities

on day one and ramp quickly on program-specific tooling in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. This position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.

of the role and organizational needs Internal equity and alignment with current team

Qualifications

, skills, and relevant experience.

Compensation

This role is also eligible for additional

com/jobs/ 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.

: 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

programs: Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid