Database Administrator – Mid/Senior

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Maryland seeks a Database Administrator with TS/SCI clearance to implement DISA STIGs for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL as needed, perform vulnerability scans, and support RMF/ATO.

The role focuses on maintaining highly available, secure databases, developing SQL/PLSQL queries, patching, and collaborating with ISSOs; requires 5+ years DBA experience and Oracle expertise.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph
• At least 5 years of Database Administrator experience
• At least 5 years of Oracle DBA experience
• Experience implementing and maintaining database security controls
• Experience applying Oracle CPU/IAVA patches
• Experience with Linux security for Oracle databases
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software
• Experience with PL/SQL
• Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience with real-time, highly available data replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Streams, Oracle GoldenGate, and Sybase Replication Server preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain DISA STIGs for databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB)
• Perform vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and remediate weaknesses
• Support RMF processes and contribute to ATO packages
• Conduct security readiness reviews and document POA&M items
• Collaborate with ISSOs to validate and report compliance
• Review database SRG and STIG updates and report significant changes
• Determine impact and risk of change requests before implementation
• Participate in meetings to provide cyber oversight for web changes
• Perform system updates and IAVA patching
• Troubleshoot and resolve database problems
• Perform database recovery actions
• Modify existing database scripts and create new scripts for recurring issues
• Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests
• Maintain secure, highly available database environments across enterprise platforms

Skills

Database Administration

SQL/PLSQL

Vulnerability Scanning

Linux Security

Oracle Database Administration

Data Security Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Oracle Data Guard

Oracle Streams

Oracle GoldenGate

Sybase Replication Server

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Cassandra

RDBMS Software

Job description

• Implement and maintain DISA STIGs for Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and/or MongoDB
• Perform vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and remediate security weaknesses
• Support RMF processes and contribute to ATO packages
• Conduct security readiness reviews and document POA&M items
• Collaborate with ISSOs to validate and report compliance
• Review database SRG and/or STIG updates and report significant changes
• Determine the impact and risk of change requests before implementation
• Participate in meetings to provide cyber oversight for web changes affecting risk levels
• Perform system updates and IAVA patching
• Troubleshoot and resolve database problems
• Perform database recovery actions
• Modify existing database scripts and create new scripts for recurring database issues
• Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests
• Maintain secure, highly available database environments across enterprise platforms

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance with an appropriate Polygraph
• Must have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Database Administrator
• Must have at least 5 years of Oracle Database Administration experience
• In-depth experience implementing and maintaining database security controls
• In-depth experience applying Oracle CPU patches, IAVA patches, and other database products
• In-depth experience with Linux security as it relates to Oracle databases
• In-depth experience troubleshooting and resolving database problems and issues
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software
• Experience with procedural languages such as PL/SQL
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least eight years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience with real-time, highly available data replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Streams, Oracle GoldenGate, and Sybase Replication Server preferred
• Experience with SAFe and/or as a member of an Agile team preferred
• Extensive, in-depth knowledge of Oracle and other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB preferred
• Experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL and SQL in general preferred
• Experience with MongoDB and/or Cassandra preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in Database Administration, particularly with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, while implementing security controls and performing vulnerability assessments. Proficient in SQL and PL/SQL, with a strong focus on maintaining secure and highly available database environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Oracle Database Administration
• Database Security Controls
• SQL/PLSQL Development
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Linux Security

Hard Skills

• Database Administration
• Oracle Database
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB
• Cassandra
• SQL Queries
• PL/SQL
• Database Recovery
• IAVA Patching
• Data Replication Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

• TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• DISA STIGs
• RMF Processes
• ATO Packages
• POA&M
• Cyber Oversight
• Agile
• SAFe

Tools & Technologies

• Oracle Data Guard
• Oracle Streams
• Oracle GoldenGate
• Sybase Replication Server
• RDBMS Software