TEKsystems · 13 hours ago
Sr. Database Administrator
Harrisburg, PA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$40/hr - $65/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, seeking a Sr. Database Administrator specializing in PostgreSQL. This role involves leading the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of database environments, while mentoring other database administrators and ensuring high availability, security, and performance of the databases.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Manage PostgreSQL database design and architecture, infrastructure management, high availability (HA) assurance, security, performance monitoring and alerting and the performance of routine maintenance tasks including performance tuning, backup, and recovery
Understanding of the application's data storage requirements and the business logic involved
Design and create database schemas and tables, configuring indices and other database objects to optimize query performance
Full understanding of architecture and performance to recommend deployment options for Aurora (AWS PostgreSQL) and/or open PostgreSQL on both AWS and on-premises
Ability to deploy and maintain database using containerization tools such as Terraform and Kubernetes
Ensure the database is designed for scalability and maintainability, considering future growth and data retention needs
Knowledge of database configuration requirements for both AWS and on-premises installations
Installation management
Upgrading/Patching
Setup and Configuration
Backup and restore for both daily use and/or disaster recovery (both annual testing and disaster preparedness)
Data export, load processing, and transformations (ETL)
PostgreSQL extensions familiarity
High Availability, Load Balancing, and Replication
Monitoring, reporting, and alert configurations
Advance shell scripting skills
Extensive familiarity with PostgreSQL database and schema objects
Extensive familiarity with AWS RDS/S3/EC2/Aurora PostgreSQL
Understand access controls, encryption, and other security measures to protect the data
Authentication Configuration - LDAP configuration and implementation, local account maintenance
Ability to identify and resolve performance issues by monitoring database performance metrics and analyzing query performance
Optimizing queries and indexes, tuning memory settings, and identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks
Automation of backups, monitoring, and patching using tools like: Unix shell scripting, Windows PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and Stone Branch
Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
Self-Starter initiative with Team-Player mentality
Experience leading a project
Problem-Solver
Basic Project Management skills – ability to create, read, append to, and follow plans
Qualification
Required
Manage PostgreSQL database design and architecture, infrastructure management, high availability (HA) assurance, security, performance monitoring and alerting and the performance of routine maintenance tasks including performance tuning, backup, and recovery
Understanding of the application's data storage requirements and the business logic involved
Design and create database schemas and tables, configuring indices and other database objects to optimize query performance
Full understanding of architecture and performance to recommend deployment options for Aurora (AWS PostgreSQL) and/or open PostgreSQL on both AWS and on-premises
Ability to deploy and maintain database using containerization tools such as Terraform and Kubernetes
Ensure the database is designed for scalability and maintainability, considering future growth and data retention needs. Knowledge of database configuration requirements for both AWS and on-premises installations
Installation management
Upgrading/Patching
Setup and Configuration
Backup and restore for both daily use and/or disaster recovery (both annual testing and disaster preparedness)
Data export, load processing, and transformations (ETL)
PostgreSQL extensions familiarity
High Availability, Load Balancing, and Replication
Monitoring, reporting, and alert configurations
Advance shell scripting skills
Extensive familiarity with PostgreSQL database and schema objects
Extensive familiarity with AWS RDS/S3/EC2/Aurora PostgreSQL
Understand access controls, encryption, and other security measures to protect the data
Authentication Configuration - LDAP configuration and implementation, local account maintenance
Ability to identify and resolve performance issues by monitoring database performance metrics and analyzing query performance
Optimizing queries and indexes, tuning memory settings, and identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks
Automation of backups, monitoring, and patching using tools like: Unix shell scripting, Windows PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and Stone Branch
Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
Self-Starter initiative with Team-Player mentality
Experience leading a project
Problem-Solver
Basic Project Management skills – ability to create, read, append to, and follow plans
Preferred
SQL Server Database Administration Experience (technical skills: see above list)
MongoDB Database Administration Experience (technical skills: see above list)
LUWDB2 Database Admin
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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