Senior PostgreSQL Administrator – Pipeline Reliability

Harbor Softworks

Project-based · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

Harbor Softworks is launching a security hardening initiative for its cloud‑hosted applications. We need a PostgreSQL Administrator to fortify database configurations, enforce compliance controls, and ensure resilient data access across multi‑region deployments.

Key responsibilities

• Audit existing PostgreSQL clusters for privilege creep and misconfigurations
• Implement role‑based access controls and encryption at rest and in transit
• Design and apply hardened parameter settings aligned with CIS benchmarks
• Automate security patching and version upgrades using CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with cloud engineers to integrate database hardening into IaC templates
• Document remediation steps and provide knowledge transfer to the ops team

Must-have skills

• 5+ years managing PostgreSQL in cloud environments
• Deep knowledge of security best practices, SSL/TLS, and audit logging
• Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation for database provisioning
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python) for automation

Nice to have

• Familiarity with MongoDB and MySQL security hardening
• Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty or CISSP