Database Administrator

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Quantico Base (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Database Administrator to support a federal program at Quantico Base. You will secure, optimize, and maintain large SQL and Oracle environments supporting national security missions.

Responsibilities include installation, configuration, performance tuning, backups, and ensuring compliance with DoD policies and DoW/PII requirements; collaboration with cross-functional teams; and strict adherence to security and availability standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance at contract start is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with data migration, database change management, and data management through various stages of the development life cycle.
• At least two (2) years of specialized experience related to Oracle, SQL, Erwin Data Modeler.
• Experience with Oracle and/or SQL databases (installation, configuration, optimization, and security).
• Familiarity with DoW/DoN, PII, and other federal data security mandates.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of data available in organizational databases and data repositories.
• Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, and system security administration.
• Optimize and tune Oracle/SQL databases for performance and high availability.
• Monitor and support database change management and data migration through all SDLC stages.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and document database, application, and integration issues.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations as dictated by DoD policy.
• Develop, update, and maintain database documentation, diagrams, schemas, and data dictionaries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including data architects, data engineers, application developers, and information assurance staff—to support mission objectives, resolve issues, and adopt best practices.
• Maintain accurate database inventories and perform capacity planning, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Participate in risk assessment and ensure database configuration meets cybersecurity requirements.
• Provide timely status/progress reports and support audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.

Skills

Oracle databases

SQL databases

Performance tuning

Database security

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Erwin Data Modeler

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

A Federal Law Enforcement agency is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven Database Administrator to support its global Information Technology (IT) operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring fast, secure, and reliable access to authoritative data sources that directly enable agency’s strategic and security missions. This role involves optimizing, securing, and maintaining complex SQL and Oracle database environments, troubleshooting application and data issues, supporting integration and capacity planning, and adhering to strict federal and DoW standards for data security and availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop a proficient knowledge of data available in organizational databases and data repositories.


• Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, and system security administration.


• Optimize and tune SQL and/or Oracle databases to ensure application performance and high availability.


• Monitor and support database change management and data migration through all SDLC stages.


• Troubleshoot, resolve, and document database, application, and integration issues.


• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations as dictated by DoD policy.


• Develop, update, and maintain database documentation, diagrams, schemas, and data dictionaries.


• Ensure compliance with DoW, Department of the Navy (DoN), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and other federal mandates for data management, security, and reporting.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including data architects, data engineers, application developers, and information assurance staff—to support mission objectives, resolve issues, and adopt best practices.


• Maintain accurate database inventories and perform capacity planning, optimization, and performance tuning.


• Participate in risk assessment and ensure database configuration meets cybersecurity requirements.


• Provide timely status/progress reports and support audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required


• Active TS/SCI security clearance at contract start is required

Education & Experience

• Minimum offive (5) years of experiencewith code migration, database change management, and data management through various stages of the development life cycle.


• At leasttwo (2) yearsof specialized experience related to the assigned tasks (e.g., Oracle, SQL, Erwin Data Modeler).

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience with Oracle and/or SQL databases (installation, configuration, optimization, and security).


• Strong understanding of proper database normalization, indexing, transaction protection, and locking.


• Experience with database modeling and database design tools such as Erwin Data Modeler.

Certifications

• Must meet the requirements of an ITA II per the DoW 8570.01-M.


• Security+ (or equivalent) certificationrequired.

Preferred

• Experience supporting large government installations or programs.


• Knowledge of DoW or Federal data governance and data security policies.


• Experience with backup/recovery solutions, database performance monitoring, and troubleshooting tools.

Competencies & Soft Skills

• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.


• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.


• Customer-service orientation and flexibility in a dynamic, high-impact environment.


• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a mission-critical environment.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $79,500.00/Yr. - USD $132,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status