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 Paid 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 database environments. You will lead disaster recovery, performance tuning, indexing, and data monitoring while implementing robust security controls and RMF/ATO readiness.

The role requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph and at least five years of Oracle DBA experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Database Administrator.
• At least 5 years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience.
• In-depth experience applying database security controls, Oracle CPU patches, and IAVA patches.
• Strong Linux security understanding relative to Oracle databases, with PL/SQL experience.
• Lifecycle management experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and upgrading RDBMS software.

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 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.

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.