Sr. PostgreSQL Database Administrator

ACI is currently seeking to fill a Sr Database Administrator Position.

This position will maintain responsibility for database administration duties/tasks/projects involving PostgreSQL.

This position directly has impact on the architecture, engineering, and operations to keep the mission critical systems and infrastructure running 24/7.

Responsibilities:


* Install, monitor, and maintain bi-directional PostgreSQL clusters, implement monitoring and alerting, implement backup and recovery processes, provide system and PostgreSQL performance tuning and assist in business process integration with various data sources.


* Upgrading/Patching instances as well as tracking and remediating security vulnerabilities.


* Provide as needed on call coverage for production support and administration of PostgreSQL.


* Participate and actively contribute to the assessment of database related tasks for Production environments


* Work with DevOps team and SRE to define and document technical standards and develop the database architecture of the environment.


* Responsible for daily care and feeding of the PostgreSQL database environment in the cloud.


* Serve as escalation point for any defined database issues including security and performance.


* Assist in formalizing and updating database policies, procedures and technical standards and auditing/monitoring compliance with those standards.


* Stay abreast of current technologies, developments, security compliance requirements, standards and industry trends.


* Assess requirements, research, recommend, design, and implement necessary solutions/tools to meet project related requirements.

Education and Experience:


* Bachelor's degree in Computer related discipline, Engineering or equivalent.


* 7+ years' experience in database administration.


* Hands on experience in implementing, configuring, and managing tools for configuration control and management of databases for Production / Enterprise environments.


* Experience managing PostgreSQL in the cloud.


* Automation experience


* Experience working with IP networking; thorough understanding security related concepts and technologies.


* Experience in the application security domain is a plus - secure development standards, static and dynamic scanning solutions etc.


* Experience using tools like Ansible.


* Oracle knowledge would be a bonus.

Performance Skills:


* Must have a passion for providing excellent customer support to all types of customers as well as impeccable verbal and written communication skills.


* Must possess organizational proficiencies to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.


* Must be a team player and have the ability to interact with multiple levels of personnel within the organization.


* Must be highly motivated, self-starting, and committed to achieving results and have a strong sense of ownership and fol...