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Database Admin with Security Clearance

NasTech Global, Inc.Suffolk, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This onsite role at NasTech Global offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your extensive database administration experience in a mission-critical environment supporting Department of Defense systems. You will gain valuable experience in database security and high-availability configurations, making you an ideal candidate if you have a Secret clearance and a strong background in SQL and PostgreSQL. Apply today to advance your career in a vital sector.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Suffolk, VA, United States
Posted
1 week ago
SQLSQL ServerPostgreSQL

Job Description

Job Title: Database Admin(SQL and PostgreSQL)
Location: Suffolk, VA (5 days onsite) Clearance Required: Secret Top Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of experience managing enterprise database environments with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL
Strong knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and high-availability configurations
Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical systems within a secure environment under CD_CPU, DoD, or federal standards
IAT II Certified Join a mission-critical environment supporting Department of Defense information systems as a Database Administrator (Intermediate).

In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, security, and performance of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases. You will ensure database reliability, support cybersecurity compliance, implement backup and disaster recovery solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain operational excellence. This onsite position offers the chance to work on vital systems in a dynamic, mission-focused setting, with opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Requirements: Clearance Level
Secret
Certifications (IAT Level II)
One of the following:

  • CySA+
  • Security+
  • CCNA – Security
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • SSCP Required Skills and Experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering enterprise database environments.
  • Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
  • Experience supporting PostgreSQL in production environments.
  • Experience with database backup and recovery processes.
  • Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning.
  • Experience with database security administration and access controls.
  • Experience supporting highly available and mission-critical systems. Required Technical Skills
Microsoft SQL Server
  • SQL Server installation and configuration
  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • Always On Availability Groups
  • Failover Clustering
  • Backup and recovery
  • Performance tuning and optimization
  • Security administration and auditing
PostgreSQL
  • Installation and administration
  • Replication and high availability
  • Backup and recovery
  • Performance tuning and optimization
  • Database upgrades and migrations
  • User and role management General Database Administration
  • Capacity planning
  • Database health monitoring
  • Disaster recovery planning and testing
  • Database lifecycle management
  • Configuration and change management
  • Automation and scripting if interested, Please email at or or Call at 202.828.3494

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