About the Role

As a Geospatial Database Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity, performance, and security of geospatial databases. Your tasks will include designing and developing PostgreSQL databases with PostGIS extensions, administering Oracle databases, leading migration efforts from Oracle to PostgreSQL, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense standards. You will also implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and conduct regular vulnerability assessments.

About You

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field.
Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL and PostGIS, with experience in database design and performance tuning.
Proficiency in Oracle database administration, with experience supporting geospatial data.
Demonstrated experience migrating Oracle databases to PostgreSQL, including resolving compatibility issues.
Experience implementing and maintaining STIG compliance for databases.
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL, PL/pgSQL, or PL/SQL) for data processing.

Preferred:

Relevant certifications such as PostgreSQL Certified Developer or Oracle Certified Professional.
Understanding of Air Force operations and geospatial requirements.
Security certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CISSP.

NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems. NV5 primarily focuses on six business verticals: Conformity Assessment; Infrastructure Support Services; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Technology; and Geospatial. With more than 100 offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, inspectors, program managers, and environmental professionals, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. From certifying and designing the water systems we rely on; streets and bridges our kids use to get to school; buildings and resorts we enjoy; and the electricity/gas we use to power our homes and businesses, to testing materials used in high-rise buildings and responding to environmental disasters, our everyday decisions make lasting impacts. NV5 takes pride in helping our clients develop and deliver cost-effective, sustainable projects that improve lives in our communities. Our combined capabilities bring effective solutions to complex issues.

Geospatial Database Administrator

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