PostgreSQL DBA
SC Cleared PostgreSQL DBA (x2) - Remote
Role: PostgreSQL Database Administrator (x2)
Location: Remote
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Initial 3 months, with a strong likelihood of extension to 6 months+
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required
Overview
We are seeking two experienced SC Cleared PostgreSQL DBAs to support a cloud-managed operational database environment. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring database availability, performance, and operational stability within an AWS-hosted PostgreSQL platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive, outcome-focused DBA support for a cloud-managed PostgreSQL operational database.
- Ensure high availability and reliability of the AWS PostgreSQL database environment.
- Monitor database health and identify early indicators of performance degradation before business impact occurs.
- Monitor schemas and transient tables, identifying and performing housekeeping and cleanup activities where required.
- Optimise database performance and help prevent the accumulation of technical debt.
- Proactively identify, manage, and communicate risks and issues to minimise operational impact.
- Keep stakeholders informed of database performance, operational status, and any emerging concerns.
- Communicate data delays, performance issues, and service impacts to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Strong PostgreSQL DBA experience within AWS cloud environments.
- Experience managing and supporting production operational databases.
- Proven ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise database performance.
- Experience with database maintenance, housekeeping, and capacity management.
- Strong stakeholder communication skills.
- Active SC Clearance (mandatory).
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: 3 months initially, with strong extension potential
- Location: Fully Remote