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Sr. Database Administrator I (6819)

MetroStar · Washington, DC

Posted 13 days ago · $138,000 - $184,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
13 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 Sr. Database Administrator I, you will be part of a team that designs, maintains, secures, and optimizes database environments for federal government applications. Your responsibilities will include administering both on-premises and cloud database systems, developing SQL queries, implementing data governance policies, and ensuring high levels of customer trust through innovative solutions.

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 clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience administering enterprise SQL databases
  • 3+ years of hands-on PostgreSQL database administration experience in production environments
  • Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining PostgreSQL high-availability solutions
  • Experience managing database security controls

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

  • Salary range is broad and depends on qualifications and experience
  • Active security clearance is a strict requirement
  • The role involves working with mission-critical database environments for the federal government, which may come with high expectations and pressure.

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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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