Zigabyte Corporation

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Job Title: PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) Company Summary: Zigabyte delivers innovative, secure, and scalable technology solutions supporting government and enterprise clients in data management, cybersecurity, and cloud transformation. We emphasize performance, integrity, and a culture of continuous learning across all our projects. Job Summary: The PostgreSQL Database Administrator will design, implement, and maintain robust database solutions that support mission-critical systems. This role ensures database performance, integrity, and security while collaborating with development and infrastructure teams to optimize PostgreSQL environments across multiple platforms. Responsibilities: • Lead administration, configuration, and optimization of PostgreSQL databases in production and development environments. • Implement database security, backup, and recovery strategies that align with enterprise and DoD standards. • Monitor database performance and troubleshoot bottlenecks, queries, and indexing strategies. • Collaborate with application developers to design efficient schema, stored procedures, and data models. • Plan and execute PostgreSQL upgrades, migrations, and patching schedules. • Create and maintain documentation for database standards, processes, and operational procedures. • Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing. • Support automation efforts using tools like Ansible, pgBackRest, and monitoring platforms. Duties/Responsibilities: • Perform database health checks, tuning, and capacity planning.