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PostgreSQL Database Administrator – In Office (Houston, TX)

Summary |

ATSER is seeking a highly skilled and security-focused PostgreSQL Database Administrator with deep expertise in Azure PostgreSQL PaaS, replication, and Row-Level Security (RLS). This position plays a critical role in designing, maintaining, and securing our enterprise data infrastructure that powers mission-critical applications, including ManageITTM.

Key Responsibilities |

  • Database Design & Modeling
    • Design and optimize relational database schemas, tables, indexes, and constraints for performance and scalability.
    • Work with developers and product teams to implement efficient data structures that align with business requirements.
  • PostgreSQL Administration (Azure PaaS)
    • Manage Azure PostgreSQL instances, including provisioning, configuration, backup, patching, and monitoring.
    • Optimize performance and availability of Azure PostgreSQL environments.
  • Replication & High Availability
    • Architect, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL replication strategies (e.g., logical replication, read replicas, failover solutions).
    • Ensure database environments meet RTO/RPO and uptime requirements.
  • Security & Compliance
    • Implement and maintain Row-Level Security (RLS) and role-based access controls.
    • Ensure databases follow best practices for encryption, authentication, and auditing.
    • Partner with the security team to support StateRAMP and NIST 800-53 compliance initiatives.
  • Monitoring & Maintenance
    • Conduct regular health checks, monitor performance metrics, and troubleshoot database performance issues.
    • Automate maintenance tasks such as vacuuming, indexing, partitioning, and alerting.
    • Manage and optimize backup/restore processes.
  • Collaboration & Documentation
    • Collaborate with DevOps, application teams, and other DBAs for CI/CD and deployment support.
    • Maintain documentation for database processes, standards, and configurations.

Required Qualifications |

  • 5+ years of experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, with at least 2 years in Azure PostgreSQL PaaS
  • Strong expertise in:
    • PostgreSQL replication strategies
    • Row-Level Security (RLS)
    • Performance tuning and indexing
  • Strong SQL and PL/pgSQL development skills
  • Deep understanding of database security, access control, and audit logging
  • Experience supporting compliance-driven environments (e.g., StateRAMP, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53)
  • Proficient in scripting for automation (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, or Python)

Preferred Qualifications | 

  • Experience with high-availability PostgreSQL architectures on Azure
  • Familiarity with pgAdmin, Azure CLI, Terraform, or other IaC tools
  • Knowledge of data warehousing, reporting, or analytical database use cases
  • Experience in agile or DevSecOps environments
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Key Competencies |

  • Security-First Mindset – Demonstrates a proactive approach to securing data and infrastructure.
  • Analytical Thinking – Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
  • Communication – Ability to document and explain complex concepts clearly.
  • Accountability – Takes ownership of data integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

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