Everforth ECS is seeking a Database Administrator 2 to work Remotely.
The Database Administrator 2 with strong PostgreSQL and ETL expertise to support mission-critical database operations in a secure enterprise environment. This role will focus heavily on PostgreSQL administration, performance tuning, scripting, data movement, and ETL support, while also requiring working knowledge of Oracle database administration and cloud-based database platforms.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing PostgreSQL environments, supporting ETL workflows, optimizing database performance, and maintaining secure, reliable data systems across on-prem and cloud-hosted infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities- Administer, maintain, and support PostgreSQL database environments, including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and performance tuning
- Support ETL processes and data integration workflows, ensuring reliable movement, transformation, and validation of data across multiple systems
- Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PostgreSQL scripts, stored procedures, and database objects using PL/pgSQL
- Manage PostgreSQL schemas, user roles, permissions, access controls, and security models
- Perform database performance analysis and tuning using explain plans, monitoring tools, query optimization, indexing strategies, and normalization techniques
- Support backup and recovery operations using tools such as pg_dump, pg_basebackup, and point-in-time recovery (PITR)
- Work closely with application, ETL, and infrastructure teams to support data pipelines, database interfaces, and external system integrations
- Provide database administration support for Oracle environments, including configuration, upgrades, backup and recovery, and performance troubleshooting
- Support Oracle 19c/21c environments, including experience with Data Guard, RMAN, cloning, resource management, and OEM Grid administration
- Maintain and support databases across multiple operating systems, including Linux, RHEL, and Windows
- Support cloud-based infrastructure and databases in AWS, including CloudWatch, CloudTrail, EC2, Oracle, Aurora, and PostgreSQL RDS
- Create and maintain shell scripts to automate recurring database administration, ETL support, and daily monitoring activities
- Assist with database and system patching, software upgrades, performance tuning, and maintenance of COTS products and operating systems
Salary Range: $110,000- $122,000
General Description of Benefits
Preferred Qualifications- Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in database administration
- Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL administration
- Experience supporting or working alongside ETL processes, data integration, and database-to-database/data pipeline operations
- Experience writing and troubleshooting PL/pgSQL and SQL queries
- Strong understanding of SQL optimization, normalization, indexing, and query tuning
- Experience with PostgreSQL backup and recovery methods
- Working knowledge of Oracle database administration, including Oracle 19c/21c support
- Experience with AWS cloud services and managed database platforms
- Experience with shell scripting for automation and monitoring
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in database administration
- Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL administration
- Experience supporting or working alongside ETL processes
- Strong understanding of SQL optimization, normalization, indexing, and query tuning
- Experience with AWS cloud services and managed database platforms
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
