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

J&T Business Consulting; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays/PTO

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with match

Job summary

CyberCore is seeking a Database Administrator with TS/SCI clearance and a current polygraph to join our team at Fort Meade.

You will manage MS SQL Server, MariaDB, and Oracle databases across on‑prem and cloud environments, focusing on automation, performance, backup, and recovery.

The role requires a decade of DBA experience, a technical degree, and IAT Level II certification; active clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Ten years of DBA experience in programs and contracts of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four additional DBA years may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• IAT Level II certification (CCNA SECURITY, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ or SSCP).
• Demonstrated experience supporting MS SQL, MariaDB, and Oracle databases.
• Experience with indexing and performance management.
• Experience troubleshooting database instances and applications.
• Experience with backup and recovery processes.
• Ability to work with diverse teams toward a common mission.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot MS SQL Server, MariaDB, and Oracle databases.
• Automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell and Python.
• Support databases in on-prem and cloud environments (AWS).
• Monitor performance and optimize indexing and queries.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve mission objectives.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

MS SQL Server experience

MariaDB experience

Oracle databases experience

Index and performance management

Troubleshooting

Backup and recovery

Diversity teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

10 years DBA experience

4 years additional DBA experience may substitute for degree

IAT Level II certification (CCNA SECURITY, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP)

Tools

PowerShell scripting

Python scripting

AWS Cloud (RDS)

Commvault backup software

Job description

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

Fort George G Meade, United States | Posted on 08/11/2026

CyberCore is looking for a Database Administrator 2.

Looking for a self-motivated individual who wants to learn new skills as well as contribute to the growth and maturity of the processes used to support and maintain databases by a small, talented, and hardworking database administration team. This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases on multiple networks using multiple architectures. The environment consists of databases hosted both in on-premise datacenters and in cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience creating, maintaining, patching, and troubleshooting issues related to Microsoft SQL Server databases, knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies, work well in a small team setting, have a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions.

Required Skills

• Ten (10) years of experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  
• Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  
• A minimum certification of IAT Level II. (CCNA - SECURITY, GICSP, GSEC, Security +, SSCP)
  
• Demonstrable experience supporting MS SQL, MariaDB, and/or Oracle databases
  
• Experience with index and performance management
  
• Experience troubleshooting issues with instances and applications
  
• Experience with backup and recovery processes
  
• Ability to work with diverse teams in support of a common mission
  
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
  

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS
  
• Experience with PowerShell/Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks
  
• Exposure to Commvault backup solutions
  
• Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn
  
• Knowledge of Windows Event Log Filtering
  
• Knowledge of Windows Task Scheduler Setup and Management
  
• Experience supporting SharePoint implementations
  

At CyberCore, we believe in taking care of our employees both inside and outside the workplace. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health Insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy and well.
  
• Dental and Vision Insurance for preventive and routine care.
  
• Basic Life Insurance and Disability Insurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
  
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) to help you relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
  
• Paid Parental Leave for new parents to focus on family.
  
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your professional growth and education.
  
• A 401(k) plan with a company match to help you plan for your future.
  

At CyberCore, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000. This range is a good-faith estimate that reflects various experience levels. At CyberCore, we consider multiple factors when determining compensation, including the specific role and its responsibilities, the candidate's professional experience, geographic location, education, and relevant skills. This range is not a guarantee of salary, as final compensation may also be influenced by contractual requirements and other considerations.