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Postgres Database Administrator (DBA) I (6656)

MetroStar · Washington, DC

Posted 27 days ago · $135,000 - $157,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
27 days
MetroStar's roles stay open a median of 33 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
97% of MetroStar's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at MetroStar
high
39 stale, 20 reposted of 93 open
Hiring momentum
178 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from MetroStar's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for MetroStar.

About this role

As a PostgreSQL Database Administrator I, you will be part of a team providing technical solutions for mission-critical applications in the federal government. Your responsibilities will include designing and optimizing databases, performing performance tuning and backups, managing security controls, and supporting production operations. You will also engage in Agile ceremonies and communicate technical risks to stakeholders.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of MetroStar as an employer.

What you need

  • Active Top Secret security clearance (current or previously held SCI access is preferable)
  • 3+ 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
  • Ability to own core PostgreSQL responsibilities on day one and ramp quickly on program-specific tooling in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (relevant experience may substitute)
  • Certification meeting DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, GSEC, or higher)

What you get

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave and dependent care
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Worth weighing

  • Position may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations
  • Salary range is dependent on qualifications and experience, with final salary determined based on multiple factors

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Listed by MetroStar on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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