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Are you a Postgres Database Administrator with a Secret clearance?  If so, we have an opportunity for you!  We are looking for a Postgres Database Administrator to work as a telecommuter with the requirement to be in Mechanicsburg, PA up to 1 time per week.  3K Sign on Bonus included!

As Postgres Database Administrator, you will:

• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP).
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of a Postgres Database Administrator:

• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for PostgreSQL in a AWS Cloud environment.
• Provide PostgreSQL database management and life cycle support for a collaborative engineering tools environment.
• Implement the conversion of existing databases to meet new release requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of database management technology and investigates problems and inefficiencies in a well-established data base environment. 
• Determine the impact of new or revised software on system operations and applications. 
• Investigate factors such as amount of storage space consumed, access times, frequencies of reads and writes, and problems encountered by other application and systems programmers using the DBMS software. 
• Evaluate and determines alternatives and initiates corrective action to recover/restore data and return system back to normal operations. 
• Administer day-to-day database operation and maintenance in an environment in which the system software is typically available from vendors and widely used. 
• Ensure that the database efficiently collects, stores, and processes data. 
• Runs utility routines/programs and investigates when reports indicate a decline in computer performance. 
• Develop and maintains security procedures to guard against unauthorized intrusion into databases. 
• Develop procedures and recommends methods to insure rapid access to all data. Analyzes use of archived data and develops ways to insure optimum use of existing systems.
• Provide assistance to programmers/analysts in program development, testing, and implementation of modified programs. 

• Secret Clearance required.
• Must be able to work in Mechanicsburg, PA up to 1 time per week.
• 5+ Years DBA Experience
• 3+ Years Postgres SQL DBA
• 2+ Years AWS/Cloud Experience
• COMPTIA Security + REQUIRED!

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies 2021
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National 2021
• Washington Post Best Workplaces  2021

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners.  The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.  AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.