Database Administrator with Security Clearance

Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain database systems to ensure data integrity, reliability, and scalability. Perform database administration tasks, including installation, configuration, backups, and recovery operations. Optimize database performance by analyzing and resolving bottlenecks in queries and system configuration. Manage database access and security, adhering to DoD and organizational policies. Create and maintain database documentation, including schemas, processes, and operational procedures.

Collaborate with development and engineering teams to design and implement efficient database solutions. Perform data modeling to align with business requirements and system functionality. Monitor and analyze database systems to ensure high availability and performance. Develop and test disaster recovery and continuity plans for databases. Utilize database tools to identify, analyze, and resolve complex database issues. Implement and maintain compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) benchmarks.

Provide database support and troubleshooting during production incidents and outages.

Qualifications: Minimum 6-8 years of experience in database administration or related fields. Active TS/SCI and CI Polygraph clearance. Proficiency in database management systems such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL. Strong knowledge of database optimization techniques, query performance tuning, and indexing strategies. Experience with DoD 8570 compliance and Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II Certification. Familiarity with database security controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF).

Experience developing and executing data backup, recovery, and archiving processes. Strong understanding of data modeling and relational database concepts. Ability to analyze database issues and identify efficient solutions to ensure uninterrupted operations. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline is preferred. Four (4) additional years of experience may substitute for a degree. Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python for automation is a plus.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across functional teams.

Additional Requirements: Active TS/SCI and CI Polygraph clearance required. Willingness to work on-site at Ft. Meade, MD, as required by the position.