This full-time role involves serving as a Senior Subject Matter Expert for PostgreSQL database administration within a federal program based in Washington, DC. The position requires a candidate with over a decade of experience to lead the design, implementation, and security of enterprise-level database environments. Key responsibilities include architecting high availability and disaster recovery solutions, performing advanced performance tuning and query optimization, and ensuring strict compliance with federal security standards such as STIG and NIST. The role appeals to technical leaders seeking to guide database strategies for mission-critical systems while working with modern cloud platforms like AWS. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex infrastructure challenges within a collaborative team dedicated to supporting national missions.