Postgres SQL Database Administrator from Collabera

Client: Bank

Title: Postgres SQL Database Administrator

Location: Richmond, VA, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA (Hybrid 3 day onsite, 2 day remote)

Duration: 12 months

Why is this open:

• A PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) is a valuable asset to any organization that relies on PostgreSQL for data management.


• DBAs possess in-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL, optimize performance, ensure data security, maintain high availability, develop disaster recovery plans, and stay updated on the latest best practices.


• These skills are crucial for ensuring the health, security, and performance of PostgreSQL databases, supporting critical business operations.

Mission:

• A PostgreSQL Database Administrator is committed to optimizing PostgreSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and high performance.


• By leveraging technical expertise and best practices, they will support organizational goals and drive operational efficiency.

Day to day:

A typical day for a PostgreSQL Database Administrator involves monitoring database performance, managing user accounts, backing up and restoring databases and performing maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, implementing security measures, staying updated on PostgreSQL, and collaborating with development teams.

Must haves:

• 5+ experience in PostGreSQL Database Administration.


• Database Administration - must be skilled at monitoring and maintaining databases.  


• Able to optimize the performance of the database, ensure smooth functioning, and monitor its security.


• Security - must have the necessary skills to maintain the security of the database.


• They should know how to manage access and monitor the database for security breaches.


• Backup – skilled at maintaining regular database backups.


• Performance Tuning – experience with database performance tuning.


• Data Modelling - Data modeling skill, to be able to create a visual representation of the database and optimize it for usage.


• Linux/Unix Server Administration


• Working knowledge of Active Directory

 Plusses:

Financial services back ground (Insurance, Banking, Investment banking)

You can call me at 973-381-7135 or reach me at dimpy.sachdeva@collabera.com