Database Engineer

Job Requirements Buckley AFB, CO Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) $170,000 - $180,000

Job Description Role:

Principal Database Administrator Location:

Aurora, CO (Buckley AFB - Onsite)

Clearance:

TS/SCI w/ Poly Overview We are seeking a Principal Database Administrator to support high-priority infrastructure and software systems. This role focuses on database performance, reliability, and architecture within a dynamic environment that includes both routine maintenance and urgent troubleshooting. What You Will Do Administer databases across clustered and containerized environments Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot database systems Perform administrative support for PostgreSQL databases Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and installations Support database architecture design and refinement Respond to database-related issues and work requests Collaborate with system engineers and integration teams Maintain and update database schemas and design documentation Support both routine operations and urgent system issues Qualifications You Must Have Experience with database administration in enterprise environments TS/SCI w/ Poly Strong experience with PostgreSQL Experience supporting Linux-based systems (Ubuntu preferred) Experience with database installation, upgrades, and patching Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues Experience working in clustered or containerized environments Strong documentation and system design experience Qualifications We Prefer Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical systems Experience working in secure or government environments Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams Familiarity with database architecture optimization and performance tuning group id: 90979254 N Name Hidden Director of Recruiting Apply now