Database Manager

The One 23 Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The One 23 Group is seeking a Senior Database Manager in Herndon, Virginia. In this role, you will provide senior-level database administration supporting Joint Staff Command and Control operations. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems, optimizing performance, managing security, and providing technical leadership. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, active Top Secret clearance, and relevant certifications. This position requires on-site presence at the Pentagon.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• DoD IAT Level II certification.
• 10+ years of database administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise database systems.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning and indexing.
• Administer database security, including access controls and permissions.

Skills

Database management

Performance tuning

Security administration

Backup and recovery processes

Technical leadership

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

At The One 23 Group, our mission is to set the benchmark for excellence in government services. We empower our clients in the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and Federal Civilian sectors to excel with our advanced capabilities. Our dedication lies in fostering a people‑first culture, underpinned by steadfast ethical principles. Embracing innovative technologies and process improvements, we are steadfast in our journey toward a future that is both bright and transformative.

The Position

The Database Manager (Senior) provides senior‑level database administration and management support for enterprise systems supporting Joint Staff Command and Control (C2) operations. This role ensures database performance, security, and availability across production and contingency environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise database systems.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning and indexing.
• Manage database backup, recovery, and data integrity processes.
• Administer database security, including access controls and permissions.
• Support database integration with applications and enterprise systems.
• Perform testing and validation for upgrades, patches, and releases.
• Troubleshoot database issues and support incident resolution.
• Maintain database documentation, configurations, and procedures.
• Support data replication, synchronization, and high‑availability solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for database operations.

Additional Information

• On‑site at the Pentagon.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• DoD IAT Level II certification.
• 10+ years of database administration experience.
• Experience managing enterprise database systems.

Preferred

• Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or other enterprise database platforms.
• Experience supporting DoD or classified database environments.
• Experience with query optimization, indexing, and database performance tuning.
• Familiarity with capacity planning and high‑availability architectures.
• Experience with enterprise backup solutions and disaster recovery planning.
• Familiarity with replication, clustering, and failover technologies.
• Experience applying DISA STIGs to database systems.
• Familiarity with database auditing and security hardening.
• Experience supporting databases integrated with C2 systems.
• Experience working in multi‑tier enterprise architecture.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.