Database Administrator – AI/ML TS/SCI w Poly

Peraton; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is looking for a Database Administrator in Laurel, MD, focusing on AI/ML capabilities and cloud solutions that support national security. This role requires maintaining database integrity and implementing security protocols while working within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5 years of DBA experience, along with an active TS/SCI clearance. A competitive salary range of $104,000 - $166,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience as a DBA in similar scope and complexity.
• An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of databases.
• Organize and format data for efficient query and storage.
• Provide administration for Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE.

Skills

Database security

User administration

DBMS expertise

Oracle

SQL Server

SYBASE

Data organization and formatting

Performance tuning

Disaster recovery

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Additional 4 years of DBA experience

Job description

Database Administrator - AI/ML TS/SCI w Poly

Job Location: Laurel, MD (US-MD-Laurel)

Job Description

Are you passionate about building cutting‑edge cloud solutions that support national security? Do you thrive in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments? Peraton is seeking a talented and skilled Database Administrator to join our Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. As part of a collaborative, high‑impact integrated product development team, you'll work on next‑generation cyber and AI/ML capabilities hosted on large‑scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to help shape innovative services that make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of database(s)
• Establish and maintain database user accounts
• Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)
• Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes
• Evaluate requirements and recommend available DBMS products
• Provide server administration with Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE database products
• Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data
• Develop policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)
• Perform database and software life‑cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability
• Support data modeling activities by way of prototype database implementations

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of database(s)
• Establish and maintain database user accounts
• Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)
• Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes
• Evaluate requirements and recommend available DBMS products
• Provide server administration with Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE
• Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data
• Develop policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)
• Perform database and software life‑cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability
• Support data modeling activities by way of prototype database implementations

Position Requirements (Experience and Education):

• An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
• Five (5) years of experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

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

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