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

Zohorecruit; 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) Retirement Plan with Company M

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Annapolis, MD is seeking an experienced Database Administrator with active TS/SCI clearance to maintain mission-critical database environments. The role requires leading disaster recovery, performance tuning, and security controls across Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB.

Responsibilities include applying DISA STIGs, performing vulnerability scans, RMF/ATO support, and collaboration with ISSOs to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• 5+ years as a Database Administrator.
• Hands-on Oracle DBA experience with CPU patches.
• Linux security knowledge related to Oracle databases.
• Proficient in PL/SQL and SQL routines.

Responsibilities

• Implement DISA STIGs across Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and patching; remediate weaknesses.
• Support RMF processes and ATO packages; maintain POA&M docs.
• Partner with ISSOs to validate security compliance.
• Manage backup, recovery, and troubleshooting of databases.
• Develop and optimize SQL/PL/SQL scripts for maintenance.
• Evaluate DBMS products and optimize data storage and querying.

Skills

Security clearance knowledge

Vulnerability scanning

RMF/ATO processes

PL/SQL scripting

DB performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Cassandra

MongoDB

PL/SQL

Linux

Job description

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

Annapolis, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026

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 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.