Postgres Database Administrator (HYBRID) at AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Mechanicsburg, PA
$125,000–$155,000from the description
Jul 28, 2026
Mechanicsburg, PA
Sep 25, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A database administrator role supporting a federal government contractor, focused on day-to-day administration, lifecycle management, and performance tuning of PostgreSQL and Oracle databases across both on-premise VMware and AWS cloud environments. The work includes database conversions, security procedures, data recovery, and support for engineering tools used in national priority programs. The position requires on-site presence in Mechanicsburg, PA twice per week.
Mid level · 4+ years · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA · Secret clearance · Full-time
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Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $102,311 (middle half $85,019–$124,887). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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The posting states a Secret clearance is required but allows candidates who can obtain one, not just those who already hold it.
VMware and AWS appear in the responsibilities narrative describing the environment rather than in a formal requirements section; treated as preferred/contextual.
No degree requirement is stated anywhere in the posting.
The $125,000–$155,000 salary range is explicitly stated as annual.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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