Journeyman Database Administrator

E&M Technologies, Inc.; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

401(k) match

flexible spending accounts

flexible work schedules

parental leave

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

E&M Technologies, Inc. seeks a Journeyman Database Administrator to join the Offutt AFB team in Nebraska, supporting USSTRATCOM. Responsible for maintaining and optimizing database systems across environments, ensuring data integrity, and enabling analytics capabilities.

You will work with cross-functional teams to align data services with mission needs, mentor junior staff, and uphold security requirements for DoD programs and clearances. This role requires U.S.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of relevant experience in databases and IT.
• ITIL V4 Foundations certification.
• Proficiency in database design, data governance, and warehousing principles.
• Familiarity with data science tools and methodologies is desirable.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and capable of maintaining DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage support, maintenance, and enhancement of database systems across environments.
• Optimize performance and implement backup and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support analytics and AI initiatives.
• Document architecture and drive data-quality improvements for data science activities.
• Mentor staff and contribute to strategic database planning.

Skills

Database design

Data governance

Data warehousing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in computer science or related field

MA/MS in related field

Tools

ITIL V4 Foundations

Job description

Description

POSITION: Journeyman Database Administrator

WORK LOCATION: Offutt AFB, NE

JOB CATEGORY: Information Technology

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

REQUISITION ID: EM41-002

CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizen

CLEARANCE TYPE: TS/SCI

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 20%

E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Journeyman Database Administrator to join our team in Offutt AFB, NE in support of USSTRATCOM. USSTRATCOM is a combatant command with responsibilities that span strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), enterprise operations, Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Operations (JEMSO), global strike, and missile threat assessment. Executing these responsibilities entails close alignment and collaboration with senior national and Department of Defense (DoD) leadership, functional and geographic combatant commands, defense agencies, and other elements of national power. Strategic deterrence is critical to the DoD’s integrated deterrence approach. USSTRATCOM’s ability to communicate is foundational to its mission and success, ensuring the safety and security of the United States (U.S.) and its allies, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (24x365).

Job Responsibilities

Manages the support, maintenance, and enhancement of database systems across various operating environments, focusing on routine administrative tasks, performance optimization, and system upgrades. Develops strategies to monitor database health, quickly resolves complex issues, and implements effective backup and recovery solutions for data continuity. Working closely with cross-functional teams, aligns database functions with organizational objectives, emphasizing support for analytics and AI initiatives by meeting essential data requirements for model training and algorithmic development. Documents and designs database architecture, driving process improvements to sustain high data quality for data science activities. Oversees command laboratory environments, promoting data science innovation and AI development. Provides mentorship and contributing to strategic database planning that underpins critical mission outcomes and supports robust data management practices.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 3- 10 years of relevant experience with BA/BS or MA/MS in computer science, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field.
• ITIL V4 Foundations
• Proficiency in database design, data governance, and data warehousing principles.
• Familiarity with data science tools and methodologies is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance at the required level.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

E&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. E&M provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

As part of the federal government’s transition to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 Continuous Vetting framework, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is expanding enrollment in the FBI Rap Back program for cleared industry personnel beginning April 1, 2026.

Rap Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) is a service provided by the FBI that allows authorized agencies to receive notifications if there are updates to an individual’s criminal history record while they hold a security clearance. This supports continuous vetting of cleared personnel.

Per DCSA guidance, we are required to provide the following FBI privacy advisements to all cleared employees:

• FBI Privacy Act Notice
• https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/privacy-act-statement
• Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights
• https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/guiding-principles-noncriminal-justice-applicants-privacy-rights