PostgreSQL Database Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology

PostgreSQL Database Analyst at GDIT providing transformative solutions to clients' data challenges. Analyzing and managing database infrastructure with a focus on compliance and security.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeSpringfield • Montana, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,800 - $170,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MySQLOraclePostgresTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, design, develop, implement, and support database infrastructure deployment and management
Manage the functionality and efficiency of a group of servers running on one or more operating systems
Maintain database integrity and security, configures role-based access control (RBAC), and sets up administrative accounts
Maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures
Interact with users and evaluate vendor products
Develop and monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources
Develop and implement testing strategies and document results
Provide advice on performance tuning and training to end-users
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
Evaluate open-source or vendor tools and participate in database migration/special modernization projects
Collaborate with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures
Plan and execute database upgrades, patching, and migrations
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
5 + years of related database analysis and/or administration experience
PostgreSQL experience required
Oracle database administration a plus
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent recommended
Experience in PostgreSQL administration/tuning; including knowledge and implementation of database high-availability solutions
Experience in monitoring, creating, and managing PostgreSQL server agent alerts
Experience with Database backup, restore, migration, and Database snapshot technologies/strategies
Knowledge on how to build/maintain efficient database table structures for both transactional and warehouse data
Knowledge of Oracle 19c administration and performance tuning
Migration experience with Oracle, MySQL, and PostgresSQL
Candidates must hold a TS/SCI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay and paid time off
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available
Full flex work weeks where possible

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Hard Skills & Tools

PostgreSQLOracle database administrationdatabase analysisdatabase administrationdatabase backupdatabase restoredatabase migrationdatabase snapshot technologiesperformance tuningschema design

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingtraining

Certifications

Bachelors Degree in Computer ScienceCompTIA Security+TS/SCI