Database Administrator

ManTech; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ManTech seeks a motivated Database Administrator to join our team in Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD. This hybrid role requires 3 days onsite with flexible telework options and occasional nights/weekends to support deployments or maintenance.

As a technical expert, you will manage MEDLOG systems across facilities, perform patching and upgrades, develop ETL jobs, and automate with Ansible and Puppet. Strong database skills and DoD readiness are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 6 years of related experience with DoD 8140 certs.
• 4+ years as a DBA specializing in PostgreSQL 16.x, Oracle 19c, AWS RDS; 3+ years with MongoDB and Redis.
• 4+ years crafting SQL, JSON queries; 3+ years scripting in Bash, Python, or JavaScript.
• 3+ years Linux experience; automation with Ansible/Puppet; ETL service development.
• Strong written and verbal communication, cybersecurity reporting and status updates.

Responsibilities

• Perform database administration, maintenance, patching, and upgrades across PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Drive data migration, deployment planning, and production support for MEDLOG systems.
• Monitor performance, tune queries, manage tables, indexes, and security.
• Develop Linux scripts, services, and ETL jobs; create Ansible/Jenkins playbooks and Puppet scripts for automation.
• Communicate risks, issues, and progress to customers and IT stakeholders.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MongoDB

Redis

SQL

Bash scripting

Python

JavaScript

Linux

Ansible

Puppet

ETL jobs

JSON queries

AWS RDS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering

Tools

Nifi

ElasticSearch

MS SQL Server

MySQL

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Database Administrator to join our team in Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD . This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite and flexible telework options available on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this position requires flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends to support operational requirements, deployments, or emergency maintenance, with flexible scheduling options provided.

As a key technical expert, you will support a vital suite of systems instrumental in the management of Medical Logistics (MEDLOG) business processes across Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), warehouses, and in-field environments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform database administration, maintenance, patching, and upgrades across PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and Redis environments to ensure high availability and stability.
• Drive data migration, conversion efforts, software deployment operations, and deployment planning activities to support critical production operations.
• Monitor database performance statistics, perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and manage tables, indexes, constraints, views, user access, and security.
• Develop Linux scripts, services, and ETL jobs, alongside Ansible/Jenkins playbooks and Puppet scripts for database automation.
• Proactively identify and communicate issues, risks, and progress while delivering exceptional support and solutions to customers and IT stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree (minimum Bachelor's) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
• If no degree then 6 years of experience in a related field plus an approved certification to meet DoD 8140 compliance (Cloud+, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or Security/CASP+).
• 4+ years as a DBA specializing in PostgreSQL 16.x, Oracle 19c, and AWS RDS, along with 3+ years managing MongoDB (v7.x/v8.x) and Redis (v8.x).
• 4+ years crafting SQL, SQL*Plus, and JSON queries, backed by 3+ years of scripting in Bash, Python, or JavaScript.
• 3+ years operating in Linux environments, automating deployment with Ansible and Puppet, and developing services for ETL jobs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare cybersecurity reports, briefings, and status updates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with Nifi v2.x, ElasticSearch v8.x/v9.x, MS SQL Server, and/or MySQL.
• Experience contributing as part of an Agile team and supporting cybersecurity activities (documentation and resolving database-related findings).
• Superior customer service, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, hold at least a Public Trust clearance, and be subject to a Tier 2 Investigation for DoD Common Access Card (CAC) eligibility.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.