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Database Administrator Specialist

Employer
Apex Systems, Inc.
Location
Mclean, VA
Closing date
Oct 27, 2021
Apex Systems is looking for a database administrator specialist to join the team of one of our fortune 500 clients! What the job will look like: * PostgreSQL database design, including architecture, installation procedures, build and configuration standards * Design and Setup High Availability Database Replication and Infrastructure * Database Administration and troubleshooting of database issues, including production performance and outage scenarios * Develop database patch/version upgrade roadmap, scalable deployment automation * Database maintenance automation using Ansible, SHELL, python * Hands on experience with migration from traditional DB platforms (Sybase/Oracle/DB2) to PostgreSQL * Provide on-call support on rotation as per schedules * Provide solutions across multiple variants of PostgreSQL including CrunchyData, EDB, Yugabyte, and other cloud based solutions Basic Requirements: * More than 7 years of experience in PostgreSQL Database administration * In Depth understanding of PostgreSQL Database technology, standard patterns, and best practices * Extensive PostgreSQL Database performance tuning experience * Deep knowledge of industry-standard, enterprise-class best practices for a large database environment * Good understanding of Linux/VM platform * Deep understanding of HA, DR Database and storage technologies as they relate to PostgreSQL * Experience implementing, supporting and auditing database security in PostgreSQL * Experience with Unix/Linux OS platform and Unix Shell/Perl scripting and automation Preferred Skills: * Experience with Database monitoring tools such as Foglight * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Experience working in virtual environment using VMware * Database vendor certification EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystemsinc.com or 844-463-6178.VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.PDN-948247fd-37f4-47df-91dd-28dc97edf9bd

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