Database Administration - TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly

Database Administrator (DBA2)

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD | On-Site 
Clearance Requirement: ACTIVE TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Required)

About the Role

We are hiring an experienced Database Administrator (DBA2) to support and manage mission-critical database environments that enable national security operations. This role focuses on maintaining availability, security, performance, and compliance across enterprise database systems operating in a classified environment.

The Database Administrator will support the full database lifecycle, working closely with Database Engineers and System Administrators to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability, availability, and security of databases across operational environments

• Manage database users, roles, privileges, and access controls

• Develop and enforce database governance, procedures, and security standards

• Perform performance tuning, indexing, and proactive system monitoring

• Execute backup, restoration, and disaster recovery planning and testing

• Evaluate and recommend database tools and technologies to improve performance and resiliency

• Support data modeling, schema design, and prototyping activities

• Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineers

• Install, configure, patch, and maintain DBMS platforms and database structures

• Lead optimization, restructuring, and data reload operations

• Ensure compliance with DoD, Intelligence Community, and government data management standards

Required Qualifications

• Possess 10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator supporting systems of comparable scope and complexity
• Hold a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
• Substitute four (4) additional years of DBA experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrate hands-on experience administering Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Sybase environments
• Demonstrate experience across the full database lifecycle, including installation, tuning, patching, and backup/recovery
• Demonstrate expertise in data modeling, indexing strategies, and query optimization
• Demonstrate experience maintaining data integrity, security, and compliance within classified systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate familiarity with RMF, DISA STIGs, and secure configuration standards
• Demonstrate experience with PowerShell, SQL scripting, or automation tools
• Demonstrate knowledge of database monitoring, replication, clustering, and high-availability architectures
• Demonstrate strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

Why Join Us

As a Database Administrator (DBA2), you will support high-volume, high-security database systems that are essential to mission success. You will collaborate with elite technical teams while ensuring the performance, integrity, and availability of enterprise data systems supporting national defense.

Salary Range

$155,000 – $179,000 (USD)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.