MetroStar · 16 hours ago
Sr. Database Engineer I (6366)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $239K/yr
5+ years expMetroStar is a company dedicated to providing exceptional technology services to the federal government. The Sr. Database Engineer I will deliver technical solutions by managing PostgreSQL databases, ensuring their stability, performance, and security, while also collaborating within a team to support mission-critical applications.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, administer, and optimize PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases in on-premises and cloud environments
Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database and application operations
Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation supporting database and application delivery
Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery
Enforce access controls, auditing, governance, and retention policies
Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, and permissions
Develop SQL queries and reporting logic; support Power BI reporting needs
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative delivery activities
Support production operations with urgency and operational discipline
Communicate technical risks, issues, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders
Build and maintain strong customer trust through technical expertise, responsiveness, and reliability
Qualification
Required
Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility security clearance
Certification meeting DoD 8140, aligned to 421 Database Administrator (e.g., Security+ (or GSEC), Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, CISSP, or CISA)
Certification for database platform (e.g., DP-300, Oracle OCP, or equivalent)
5+ years of experience as a database administrator or engineer
Experience designing, implementing, managing, and tuning PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments
Experience ensuring database performance, availability, and reliability, including capacity planning and performance tuning
Experience implementing and managing database security controls, including access management and auditing
Experience performing database backups, recovery, and restore operations, including support for high-availability configurations
Experience with distributed PostgreSQL solutions (e.g., pgEdge or similar)
Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field, is preferred; relevant experience may substitute
Benefits
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
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Company
MetroStar
MetroStar is a leading provider of secure digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions, specializing in delivering cutting-edge IT services to government agencies and defense organizations.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Robert Santos
President and Co-Founder
Recent News
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