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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Dental & Vision insurance

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting is seeking a Database Administrator in Annapolis, MD, with an active TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph. The role focuses on maintaining secure, available database environments, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and data integrity across multiple platforms.

The candidate will lead vulnerability management, RMF/ATO activities, and collaborate with ISSOs to ensure compliance while deploying robust security controls and efficient data architecture.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Minimum 5 years of database administration experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Deep experience applying database security controls, Oracle CPU updates, and IAVA patches.
• Strong Linux security understanding related to Oracle databases and PL/SQL.
• Proven lifecycle management experience for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and upgrading RDBMS software.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security controls and DISA STIGs across multiple DB platforms.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, apply patches, and remediate findings.
• Support RMF processes and contribute to ATO packages; maintain POA&M documentation.
• Collaborate with ISSOs to validate and report security compliance.
• Evaluate change requests for cybersecurity risk and participate in reviews.
• Manage database troubleshooting, backups, and full recovery actions.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain database scripts and SQL routines for ad-hoc requests.
• Evaluate and recommend DBMS products and optimize data formatting for storage and querying.

Skills

Active TS/SCI Clearance

5+ years DBA experience

Oracle DBA

Security patching

Linux/PLSQL

RDBMS lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Oracle Database

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Cassandra

MongoDB

Job description

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

Annapolis, United States | Posted on 08/28/2026

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 Stig 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.