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

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

401(k) retirement plan with company

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J T is seeking an experienced Database Administrator in Annapolis Junction, MD to maintain mission-critical database environments. You will lead disaster recovery, performance tuning, and security controls across Oracle and other DBMS, ensuring high availability and secure data architecture.

The role emphasizes vulnerability management, RMF/ATO support, and collaboration with ISSOs, with a strong focus on patching, lifecycle management, and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience (5+ years).
• Experience applying database security controls, Oracle CPU patches and IAVA patches.
• Strong Linux security understanding related to Oracle databases; PL/SQL scripting experience.
• Lifecycle management: installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading RDBMS software.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Disaster recovery

Performance tuning

Database security

RMF processes

Scripting/PL/SQL

Data monitoring

High availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Oracle Database

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Cassandra

MongoDB

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.