Database Administrator II with Security Clearance

Black Eagle Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Database Administrator II to design, implement, maintain, and optimize database systems across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will collaborate with a small, skilled team to ensure reliability, performance, and security while driving automation and process improvements.

Candidates should have extensive DBA experience, familiarity with Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase, and a DoD 8570.01‑M IAT II certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience as a DBA in similar scope and complexity.
• BS in a technical field from an accredited institution.
• Experience supporting MS SQL, MariaDB, and/or Oracle databases.
• Strong index and performance management and backup/recovery skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams on mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize databases across on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and security with proactive improvements.
• Coordinate database changes with Database Engineers (DBEs).
• Lead and adopt current database tools, strategies, and technologies.
• Provide server administration support across Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase.

Skills

Database security

Performance tuning

Disaster recovery

Backup & recovery

Data modeling

Troubleshooting

Policy development

Automation

Cross-team collaboration

Data organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

4 years DBA experience may substitute for degree

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Sybase

MS SQL

MariaDB

PowerShell

Python

AWS RDS

Commvault

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

SALARY RANGE $140,000 - $200,000/year

DUTIES

As a successful candidate for the Database Administrator II role, you will support the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of database systems across both on-premises and cloud-based environments. You will work closely with a small, highly skilled team to ensure database reliability, performance, and security while contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and automation efforts. This role requires a proactive, self-motivated individual who is eager to learn new technologies, troubleshoot complex issues, and think creatively to deliver effective database solutions.

SKILLS

Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of databases

• Establish and maintain database user accounts
• Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of databases
• Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes
• Evaluate requirements and recommend appropriate DBMS products
• Provide server administration support across database platforms, including Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase
• Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and data monitoring
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for database security and integrity
• Perform database and software lifecycle activities to ensure high system performance and availability
• Support data modeling activities through prototype database implementations
• Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineers (DBEs)
• Oversee monitoring, administration, and performance optimization of database systems, including index development, structural redesign, and data reloading
• Oversee installation of database management systems, databases, tables, and views
• Lead the administration and adoption of current and emerging database tools, strategies, and technologies

QUALIFICATIONS

Ten (10) years of experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. A 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.

• Additional Requirements:
• Demonstrable experience supporting MS SQL, MariaDB, and/or Oracle databases
• Experience with index and performance management
• Experience troubleshooting issues with instances and applications
• Experience with backup and recovery processes
• Ability to work with diverse teams in support of a common mission
• Effective communication skills

CERTIFICATIONS

Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CCNA)

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS
• Experience with PowerShell/Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks
• Exposure to Commvault backup solutions
• Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn
• Knowledge of Windows Event Log Filtering
• Knowledge of Windows Task Scheduler Setup and Management
• Experience supporting SharePoint implementations