Database Administrator SME - LRSO/APS

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC is seeking a Database Administrator SME to support USSTRATCOM, managing Oracle, SQL Server, and Postgres across three systems in a classified environment.

You will enforce DoD STIGs, perform auditing and patching, and lead database operations. The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, extensive DoD experience, and collaboration with STRATCOM teams on secure data solutions.

Qualifications

• US citizen with TS/SCI clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+, GSEC, etc.)
• 15+ years of relevant DoD experience including RMF, DoD cyber workforce programs

Responsibilities

• Administers three client-server systems in a classified environment.
• Collaborates with STRATCOM personnel and contractors to optimize the database.
• Install, configure, patch, and maintain Oracle, SQL Server, or Postgres in virtualized/cloud environments.
• Monitor health, troubleshoot issues, optimize SQL queries, and prevent mission downtime.
• Manage user access and implement DoD STIGs, auditing, and patches.
• Design, test, and execute automated backup, recovery, and failover strategies.
• Coordinate ETL pipelines and secure data gateways with Systems Engineers.
• Produce database documentation for program Secret, Top Secret, and JWICS networks.
• Act as database technical lead during security incidents.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Oracle Database

Microsoft SQL Server

Postgres

Linux

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Database Administrator SME to support cutting-edge database management, optimization, and security efforts for US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) across three separate client-server systems in a program/classified environment. This role involves administering enterprise Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)—including Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, and Postgres—within virtualized and cloud environments, while ensuring strict information assurance compliance through DoD STIGs, database auditing, and security patching.

This is a full-time opportunity located at Offutt AFB, NE

Responsibilities

• The Database Administrator manages, maintains, supports, and optimizes the database for three separate client-server systems in a program/classified environment. Use effective analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to resolve issues and inform leadership on health, growth, status, and potential issues for all three systems
• Work closely with both STRATCOM and STRATCOM-supported personnel and contractors to maintain and optimize the database on all three systems.
• Install, configure, patch, and maintain enterprise Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)—primarily Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, or Postgres—within virtualized and cloud environments.
• Monitor database health, troubleshoot complex database-related issues, manage indexes, and optimize complex SQL queries to enhance system performance and prevent mission downtime.
• Manage user access, privileges, and permissions. Implement DoD STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), database auditing, and security patches to maintain strict information assurance compliance.
• Design, test, and execute automated backup, recovery, and failover strategies to guarantee continuous operation of strategic mission systems.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to configure secure data gateways, orchestrate ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines, and maintain data schemas.
• Identify requirements based upon need or as the result of a security database issue that puts organizations' systems at risk
• Evaluate and recommend secure remote configurations for databases
• Liaison to the Enterprise Architect, WAN, LAN, and Enterprise Management Teams to effectively communicate and architect database solutions
• Develop documentation to support ongoing security database systems operations, maintenance, and specific problem resolution
• Collaborate and coordinate appropriate IT staff to implement solutions which will meet or exceed customer expectations
• Functions as database technical lead during a security incident response
• Ensure that the design of hardware, operating systems, and software applications adequately address database requirements for the Computing Environment (CE), including testing cybersecurity mitigations
• Develop and produce database documentation for program Secret, Top Secret, and JWICS networks
• Perform technical assessments on new technologies and generate "Best Practices" for implementations of new technologies
• Establish database processes that satisfy complex system-wide requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibilityCertifications:

• Possess a DoD 8140 equivalent to 8570 Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification (Security+, GSEC, etc.)
• Certified Database Administrator (Oracle Certified Professional(OCP), or better).

Education: BA/BS degree in a relevant disciplineYears of Experience: Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, 5 years of which must be in the DoD, to include:

• Strong knowledge and experience applying DoDD 8500.1 Information Assurance, DoDD 8520.1 Protection of SCI, DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology, DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program, and DoDI 8580.1 Information Assurance in the Defense Acquisition Process used for the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands
• Extensive Linux knowledge/experience
• Experience with one or more database query languages (SQL, NoSQL, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of database practices and USSTRATCOM database organization, operations, and objectives

Additional InformationLocation: Offutt AFB, NEOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-SiteTravel: 10%