Location: On-site – Kingstowne & Ft. Belvoir, VA (Local candidates required)
Salary: 140-150K
Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. (Blue Rose) is seeking an experienced Postgres Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a federal client in designing, securing, and optimizing mission-critical database environments.
In this role, you will ensure the efficiency, reliability, and integrity of Postgres systems that underpin key federal operations, contributing to secure and effective data-driven decision-making.
As a Postgres SME, you will:
Design, deploy, and maintain high-performance Postgres database environments
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance issues
Implement database security, hardening, and monitoring best practices
Develop and optimize SQL and PL/pgSQL queries, functions, and stored procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to engineer scalable database solutions
Manage backup, recovery, and continuity procedures to safeguard critical data
Ensure compliance with federal security standards and evolving industry practices
Stay current on advancements in Postgres and related database technologies
Full-time (40 hours/week)
On-site support required in Kingstowne & Ft. Belvoir
Standard business hours; occasional after-hours support may be required
U.S. Citizenship required
Secret clearance required or higher
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
Possession of Security+, CISSP, or equivalent security certification
Proven experience as a Postgres Database Administrator or SME
Advanced (7–10 years) experience with:
Postgres configuration, tuning, performance optimization, and monitoring
SQL and PL/pgSQL programming
Backup, recovery, and secure database operations
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
PostgreSQL certifications (e.g., PostgreSQL Certified Professional) a plus
Support secure, mission-focused data operations for federal programs
Work alongside recognized experts in database engineering
Play a key role in improving the resilience and performance of government data systems
Contribute to solutions that strengthen national data integrity and security
Email: bluerosestaffing@bluerose-consulting.com
Website: www.bluerose-consulting.com/careers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-rose-consulting-group-inc/
