Database Administrator (PostGres, OpenSearch, DynamoDB, S3)

Blu Omega is looking for a Database Administrator to join a dynamic team specializing in PostGres, OpenSearch, DynamoDB, and S3 within a high-stakes Federal engagement. This critical role ensures the integrity, performance, and security of our data platforms hosted on AWS, supporting vital national security initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for optimizing database systems while maintaining strict security standards, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Location: Arlington, VA
Clearance Needed: Fully adjudicated Secret clearance (active status required).

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and manage PostgreSQL databases on AWS RDS, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and parameter adjustments.
• Implement and validate backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data resiliency.
• Manage database security, including roles, privileges, encryption, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and version migrations with minimal downtime.
• Automate routine DBA tasks using AWS CLI, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and scripting languages like Bash and Python.
• Respond to database incidents, perform root cause analysis, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Maintain detailed documentation, runbooks, and generate periodic health and performance reports.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience supporting database management and development efforts.
• Active, fully adjudicated Secret clearance.
• Proven experience managing AWS RDS for PostgreSQL, including performance tuning, backups, and upgrades.
• Strong SQL proficiency with the capability to diagnose and resolve performance issues.
• Experience with backup and restore procedures and testing recovery plans.
• Working understanding of AWS monitoring tools such as CloudWatch and security services including IAM and encryption best practices.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and scripting automation (Bash, Python).
• Experience provisioning and managing OpenSearch access controls, troubleshooting permission issues.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with DynamoDB and S3 for data storage and management.
• Knowledge of additional database platforms or open-source tools.
• Familiarity with Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure automation.
• Certification in AWS or database administration.

Salary Range: $65/hr-$70/hr
Our final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance

What Blu Omega Can Offer You:
Blu Omega is a Woman Owned Small Business Federal Technology services firm headquartered in Washington DC and supporting clients nationally. We provide Technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. Our team has a past performance in a diverse range of programs including those for Data Management, Cloud/Infrastructure, Software Development and Enterprise Applications.

• Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
• Results driven culture that embrace our core values
• Rewarding work contributing to our Nation's mission critical programs

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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