Database Administration, Advisor

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Database Administrator to join a team supporting a DoD customer. The role involves mainframe database administration using Cincom SUPRA PDM, MANTIS, COBOL, and JCL, on z/OS with a broad interface to multiple systems worldwide.

You will provide technical guidance on system modernization, maintain database files and copybooks, and document interactions to support MOCAS modernization efforts. This position is 100% remote in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 8+ years with BS/BA; 6+ years with MS/MA; 12+ years with HS diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Public Trust clearance required.
• Experience with Cincom SUPRA PDM and MANTIS.
• Proficient in COBOL and z/OS, JCL, and storage management.

Responsibilities

• Software development and database administration using Cincom SUPRA PDM, MANTIS, COBOL, and JCL.
• Provide technical support and consultation for system platform modernization.
• The system is hosted on z/OS (IBM mainframe operating system).
• Manage SUPRA PDM databases and COBOL copybooks; handle Total-File-Views for online programmers.
• Perform directory maintenance for SUPRA PDM database files.
• Evaluate the database environment and document interactions for MOCAS modernization.
• Familiar with programming languages and development tools specified.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication with management

Prioritization

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

HS diploma

Tools

Cincom SUPRA PDM

Cincom MANTIS

COBOL

z/OS

JCL

Storage Management

MS Office 365

MS Windows

Visio

Job description

Database Administration, Advisor

Job Locations

US

Requisition ID: 2026-170482

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Public Trust

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Database Administrator. Candidate shall be part of a team responsible for providing development support with a Department of Defense customer. System is a mainframe system that contains multiple systems/subsystems using both online and batch processing. system also interfaces with approximately 53 other systems by batch data transmissions. The customer base includes the Air Force, Army, Navy, and other DoD organizations world-wide.

This position is 100% remote.

What will you do:

The Database Administrator will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

• Software development and database administration using Cincom SUPRA PDM, MANTIS, COBOL, and JCL.
• They shall provide technical support and consultation in the review and acceptance of deliverables related to the system platform modernization.
• The system is hosted on z/OS (IBM mainframe operating system).
• The candidate must be able to support numerous SUPRA PDM databases, maintain COBOL copybooks to coincide with database changes, and manage the Total-File-Views, which are internal variable names that allow the online programmers to interact with the database files.
• The candidate must also perform directory maintenance for SUPRA PDM database files.
• The candidate must evaluate the database environment, document their function and create diagrams of their interactions to support MOCAS platform modernization.
• The candidate must be familiar with programming languages identified below and development tools as specified below.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD or 12 years with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Must have Active Public Trust clearance
• Cincom SUPRA PDM
• Cincom MANTIS (Total-file-views)
• COBOL and z/OS
• JCL
• Storage Management
• MS Office/365, MS Windows
• Visio
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of quality assurance methodologies.
• Ability to follow complex instructions, work independently, or function in a team as needed.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures for full product development life-cycle desired.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to effectively present to and interact with all levels of management.
• Highly adaptive and flexible to a changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security+ Certification

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.