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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays and PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CyberCore is seeking a Database Administrator 2 to join a talented team responsible for Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases across on-prem and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes learning, automation, and collaboration, with a focus on patching, performance tuning, and issue troubleshooting. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• 10 years of DBA experience in programs/contracts of similar scope.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 4 years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.
• 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.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, patch, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases.
• Support databases hosted in on-premise datacenters and cloud environments.
• Automate repetitive tasks and processes using scripting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure database reliability and performance.

Skills

MS SQL Server

MariaDB

Oracle databases

Index/Performance management

Backup/Recovery

AWS Cloud

Automation scripting

PowerShell/Python

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Security clearance TS/SCI with poly

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

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

Tools

AWS RDS

Job description

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
• Effective communication skills
• 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

Additional Details

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.