Database Administrator

GovCIO; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

A government IT solutions provider is seeking a Database Administrator to design and manage data infrastructure at Fort Meade, MD. This on-site role involves establishing and securing data pipelines and integrating large-scale data for AI use. Candidates must have a high school diploma with relevant experience, a minimum of 9 years in data platforms, and a TS/SCI CI Poly clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $126,000 to $146,000 annually and numerous employee perks such as training support and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience with cloud data platforms, databases, or lakehouse architectures.
• Experience managing secure data pipelines including automated ingestion and transformation workflows.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data ingest schemas and metadata structures.
• Enable ELT pipelines from autonomous pentesting data sources.
• Ensure data integrity, performance, and secure access controls.

Skills

Cloud data platforms

Large-scale data ingestion

ELT workflows

Automated ingestion

Security (TS/SCI CI Poly)

Education

High School with 9+ years of commensurate experience

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Database Administrator to design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure. This position will be located in Fort Meade, MD and will be an onsite position.

Responsibilities

The Database Administrator (Data Platform Engineer) establishes the data ingest and ELT environment required to transform autonomous pentesting outputs into structured, AI-ready datasets. This role designs schemas, metadata structures, and access controls; enables secure ingestion from the Horizon3.ai NodeZero platform; and ensures data integrity, performance, and scalability. Establishing this data foundation during IOC is critical to preserving high-quality, production-derived data that will support AI model training and analytics during follow-on implementation.

• Design and implement data ingest schemas and metadata structures
• Enable ELT pipelines from autonomous pentesting data sources
• Ensure data integrity, performance, and secure access controls
• Support data readiness for future AI training

Qualifications

• High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly
• 9+ years of experience with cloud data platforms, databases, or lakehouse architectures
• Familiarity with ELT workflows and large-scale data ingestion
• Experience managing secure data pipelines including automated ingestion and transformation workflows
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc)

Preferred Skills and Experience

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Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process: If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
  • Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
  • Camera must be on
  • A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
  • Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
  • Background check, to include:
    • Criminal history (past 7 years)
    • Verification of your highest level of education
    • Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

Benefits and perks available to employees include:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment
• Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

Posted Salary Range: USD $126,000.00 - USD $146,000.00 /Yr.

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.