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, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 3

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

J&T in Maryland seeks an experienced Database Administrator to maintain mission-critical databases in Annapolis Junction. You will lead disaster recovery, performance tuning, and security controls across multiple DB platforms to ensure high availability and robust data architecture.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and 5+ years DBA experience, with strong Oracle, Linux, and PL/SQL skills. Salary ranges from $100k to $180k with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Database Administrator.
• Hands-on Oracle DBA experience for 5+ years.
• Experience applying database security controls, Oracle CPU patches, and IAVA patches.
• Strong Linux security knowledge relative to Oracle databases and PL/SQL.
• Lifecycle management of RDBMS software: install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain DISA STIGs across Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, analyze findings, apply patches, and remediate security weaknesses.
• Support RMF processes and contribute to ATO packages and POA&M documentation.
• Partner with ISSOs to validate and report security compliance.
• Evaluate change requests for cybersecurity risk and participate in reviews.
• Manage database troubleshooting, backups, and full recoveries.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain PL/SQL/SQL scripts for ad-hoc requests.
• Evaluate DBMS products and optimize data formatting for storage and queries.

Skills

Security clearance

Oracle Database

PL/SQL

Linux security

Disaster recovery

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Cassandra

MongoDB

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

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

• 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.