What are the responsibilities and job description for the PostgreSQL DBA - Level 3 position at Avance Consulting?
Role: PostgreSQL DBA - Level 3
Location: Atlanta, GA | Dallas, TX - REMOTE
Duration: Full Time (Permanent Role)
Expert hands‑on experience with PostgreSQL in large‑scale, mission‑critical production environments.
Strong expertise in PostgreSQL backup, restore, and recovery strategies.
Deep understanding of PostgreSQL High Availability and Disaster Recovery architectures, owned and executed within L2/L3 operations.
Advanced performance tuning skills, including query optimization, indexing strategies, vacuum/analyze tuning, locking analysis, and capacity planning.
Strong experience with PostgreSQL security features, including role‑based access, auditing, encryption, and vulnerability remediation.
Proven experience operating in a 24x7, SLA‑driven managed services environment.
Hands‑on ownership of Sev‑1 / Sev‑2 incidents, problem management, RCA creation, and CAP execution.
Solid understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request Management).
Experience supporting regulated enterprise environments, including audits and compliance evidence generation.
Ability to identify and drive automation opportunities using approved scripting and workflow tools.
Strong analytical, communication, and mentoring skills with the ability to guide L2 teams under high‑pressure situations
Recommended Certifications
PostgreSQL Professional Certification
Windows 2019/22/ Redhat Linux 8.x/9.x
ITIL V4