Database Administrator — Journeyman with Security Clearance

Database Administrator — Journeyman
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Clearance: T3 investigation/clearance required-Top Secret
Experience Level: Journeyman, 3+ years
Work Location: Onsite
Position Summary
Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a Database Administrator (Journeyman) to support a mission-critical federal database environment for a potential opportunity. The DBA will perform daily database operations, monitoring, maintenance, ETL support, SQL query support, data quality validation, interface validation, and Tier 1–2 troubleshooting.  This is a remote opportunity. Responsibilities * Perform daily database operations, monitoring, and routine maintenance.
* Support Oracle and/or SQL Server database environments.
* Support daily ETL processes for reporting and data warehouse activities.
* Develop, run, and troubleshoot SQL queries.
* Validate data quality and support interface reconciliation.
* Generate data quality reports and assist with data quality controls.
* Support SFTP-based data transfer processes.
* Provide Tier 1–2 help desk support for database, reporting, data, and interface issues.
* Support MicroStrategy or similar BI/reporting environments.
* Maintain database documentation and support approved change and release processes.Required Qualifications
* 3+ years of relevant database administration experience.
* Hands-on experience with Oracle and/or SQL Server.
* Experience with ETL processes, SQL queries, data validation, and SFTP processes.
* Knowledge of MicroStrategy or similar business intelligence/reporting tools.
* Experience supporting production operations, troubleshooting, and help desk tickets.
* Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work with technical teams, program staff, and government stakeholders.
* U.S. Citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications
* Experience supporting federal, DoD, or mission-critical systems.
* Experience with AWS GovCloud, SQL Server data warehouses, Oracle Data Guard, or reporting environments.
* Familiarity with RMF, ATO, STIGs, CUI/PII protections, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.Clearance Requirement
* Top Secret (T5) investigation/clearance required.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain required DoD credentials, including CAC access. Why Join Nationwide IT Services? Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. Join us to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions with experienced professionals in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. Salary range $75,000 to $89,000 annually 
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.