Database Administrator SME - ASSETS with Security Clearance

ARS has an opportunity for a Database Administrator SME in support of USSTRATCOM. This is a full-time position located at Offutt AFB, NE. The Database Administrator SME to support cutting-edge database management, optimization, and security efforts for US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) across three separate client-server systems in a program/classified environment.

This role involves administering enterprise Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)-including Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, and Postgres-within virtualized and cloud environments, while ensuring strict information assurance compliance through DoD STIGs, database auditing, and security patching. Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.

Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include

• The Database Administrator manages, maintains, supports, and optimizes the database for three separate client-server systems in a program/classified environment. Use effective analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to resolve issues and inform leadership on health, growth, status, and potential issues for all three systems
• Work closely with both STRATCOM and STRATCOM-supported personnel and contractors to maintain and optimize the database on all three systems.
• Install, configure, patch, and maintain enterprise Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)-primarily Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, or Postgres-within virtualized and cloud environments.
• Monitor database health, troubleshoot complex database-related issues, manage indexes, and optimize complex SQL queries to enhance system performance and prevent mission downtime.
• Manage user access, privileges, and permissions. Implement DoD STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), database auditing, and security patches to maintain strict information assurance compliance.
• Design, test, and execute automated backup, recovery, and failover strategies to guarantee continuous operation of strategic mission systems.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to configure secure data gateways, orchestrate ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines, and maintain data schemas.
• Identify requirements based upon need or as the result of a security database issue that puts organizations' systems at risk
• Evaluate and recommend secure remote configurations for databases
• Liaison to the Enterprise Architect, WAN, LAN, and Enterprise Management Teams to effectively communicate and architect database solutions
• Develop documentation to support ongoing security database systems operations, maintenance, and specific problem resolution
• Collaborate and coordinate appropriate IT staff to implement solutions which will meet or exceed customer expectations
• Functions as database technical lead during a security incident response
• Ensure that the design of hardware, operating systems, and software applications adequately address database requirements for the Computing Environment (CE), including testing cybersecurity mitigations
• Develop and produce database documentation for program Secret, Top Secret, and JWICS networks
• Perform technical assessments on new technologies and generate "Best Practices" for implementations of new technologies
• Establish database processes that satisfy complex system-wide requirements
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top Clearance security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Education: BA/BS degree in a relevant discipline
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, 5 years of which must be in the DoD
• Certifications:
• Possess a DoD 8140 equivalent to 8570 Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification (Security+, GSEC, etc.)
• Certified Database Administrator (Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), or better).
• Strong knowledge and experience applying DoDD 8500.1 Information Assurance, DoDD 8520.1 Protection of SCI, DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology, DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program, and DoDI 8580.1 Information Assurance in the Defense Acquisition Process used for the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands
• Extensive Linux knowledge/experience
• Experience with one or more database query languages (SQL, NoSQL, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of database practices and USSTRATCOM database organization, operations, and objectives All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.