Database Administrator (With active TS/SCI Clearance and Full Scope Polygraph)

J&T; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

PTO and Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

J&T in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks an experienced Database Administrator to maintain the integrity, security, and availability of mission-critical databases. You will lead disaster recovery, performance tuning, and security controls across multiple relational and NoSQL platforms.

Responsibilities include applying DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, RMF/ATO readiness, and PL/SQL/SQL scripting for maintenance and ad-hoc requests, with a focus on high availability and secure data architecture.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated DBA experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration.
• Experience applying database security controls, Oracle CPU and IAVA patches.
• Strong Linux security understanding related to Oracle databases and PL/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain DISA STIGs across multiple database platforms.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, patching, and remediation of security weaknesses.
• Support RMF processes, contribute to ATO packages, and maintain POA&M docs.
• Collaborate with ISSOs to validate and report security compliance.
• Manage database troubleshooting, backups, and full recoveries.
• Develop and optimize database scripts and PL/SQL routines.
• Evaluate DBMS products and optimize data storage and querying.

Skills

Security Clearance TS/SCI with Poly

Database Administration

Disaster Recovery

Linux scripting

Performance tuning

Data security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Oracle Database

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

PL/SQL

Job description

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Salary Range: $100,000 – $180,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Database Administrator to maintain the integrity, security, and availability of mission-critical database environments in Annapolis Junction, MD.

In this role, you will lead disaster recovery operations, performance tuning, indexing, and data monitoring while implementing robust security controls and compliance policies. You will perform lifecycle management across multiple relational and NoSQL database platforms, ensuring high availability, peak system performance, and efficient data architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain DISA STIGs across multiple database platforms (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and/or MongoDB).
• Perform vulnerability scanning, analyze findings, apply IAVA and Oracle CPU patches, and remediate security weaknesses.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, contribute to Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, conduct security readiness reviews, and maintain POA&M documentation.
• Partner with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to validate and report security compliance.
• Evaluate proposed change requests for cybersecurity risk impact and participate in oversight reviews.
• Manage database troubleshooting, issue resolution, backup, and full recovery actions.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain database scripts and PL/SQL/SQL routines for ad-hoc requests and automated maintenance.
• Evaluate and recommend DBMS products and optimize data formatting for efficient storage and querying.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Database Administrator.
• Oracle Expertise: At least 5 years of hands‑on Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Security & Patching: In‑depth experience applying database security controls, Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPU), and IAVA patches.
• OS & Scripting: Strong understanding of Linux security relative to Oracle databases, along with hands‑on experience using procedural languages such as PL/SQL.
• Lifecycle Management: Proven experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and upgrading RDBMS software.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience with high‑availability replication technologies (e.g., Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Streams, Oracle GoldenGate, Sybase Replication Server).
• Hands‑on experience with NoSQL or additional relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or working within Agile delivery teams.
• Strong background in end-to-end database design, modeling, and schema development.

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing education and professional development

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.