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Senior Database Administrator

AttainX
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Apr 2026
💰 $150,000/yr($110,000/yr$150,000/yr)

About the role

Job Title: Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Location: Washington DC – Hybrid

Onsite: 500 12th St SW, Washington, DC

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Security Clearance:  Public Trust

Salary Range: Annual compensation range between $110K to $150k.  You will receive a competitive total rewards package that is applicable to the U.S. only. The salary range may vary based on experience, skillset, and geographical location.  

 

*Pending Contract Award    

 

AttainX, Inc. is seeking a Certified PostgreSQL Database Administrator with deep federal experience to support DHS and ICE mission-critical systems. The Senior DBA will lead large-scale data modeling, warehousing, and migration efforts in AWS and Oracle/SQL Server environments, collaborating with government stakeholders and system integrators.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Basic Qualifications (No Exceptions):

  • Individual must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
  • Certified PostgreSQL DBA (CPSBA, PostgreSQL Database Administration Certified Professional, or EDB PostgreSQL 13 Professional) Applications without a certification will not be considered.
  • 8+ years of AWS RDMS, Oracle and/or Microsoft, SQL Server experience.
  • 5+ years of Informatica experience working with IICS, PowerCenter, and IDQ.
  • Experience leading data modeling, data warehousing, and data migration.
  • SQL proficiency working with WebADI’s and API’s.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial, procurement, and asset management data and systems.
  • Can demonstrate the ability to collaborate with other contractors supporting the DHS JPMO and ICE customer Components as well as the SI (System Integrator) contractor, hosting support, and current system support.
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance required. 

Skills: Agile delivery, compliance with IT Security, FISMA, and Section 508, development of data catalogs/metadata, and engineering support for cross-functional projects. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferably federal experience and have DHS background and client experience.

 

Duties:

  • Responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing an organization's databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and accessibility by managing database systems, workflows, implementing security measures, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting issues related to data storage and access. 
  • This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the common operating environment is compliant with the Agency enterprise architecture. 

Non-Essential Functions:

  • General Duty Requirements. 

 

Work Location:

Shall perform all functional and technical tasks remotely or at AttainX facility, but on an ad hoc basis may be required to perform the functional and technical tasks from ICE HQ, the PCN building located at 500 12th St SW, Washington, DC, or other DHS and/or contractor facilities). 

About Us:

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner. For more than 12 years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers. 

 

The last 4 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQ’s and BPA’s with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, Navy, Health and Human Service and the Defense Intelligence Agency.

 

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