Junior Database Administrator — Secret-Cleared

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Junior Database Administrator to help safeguard enterprise databases in a highly regulated government environment. You will assist with routine administration, monitoring health, backups, and patching under guidance from senior staff to ensure reliable data access for mission-critical applications.

The role emphasizes basic security controls, documentation, and collaboration with application teams to resolve connectivity issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, IT, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of hands-on DBA experience supporting enterprise data systems.
• Training with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Foundational understanding of database structures, normalization, indexing, and query optimization.
• Familiarity with database security, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery concepts.
• Active SECRET security clearance and ability to maintain clearance.
• Security+ or DoD IAT-II certification preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and willing to travel <10%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day administration of relational database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Monitor database health and performance; identify bottlenecks and missing indexes.
• Execute and validate backups; support disaster recovery testing and procedures.
• Implement standard security controls such as user provisioning and RBAC.
• Participate in installation, patching, and minor upgrades across environments.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and data access errors with application teams.
• Apply knowledge of normalization, indexing, and query plans for optimization.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, SOPs, and change records.

Skills

Automation scripting

Security clearance

Security+ or DoD IAT-II

Citizenship US

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Junior Database Administrator to help safeguard enterprise databases in a highly regulated government environment. You will assist with routine administration, monitoring health, backups, and patching under guidance from senior staff to ensure reliable data access for mission-critical applications.

The role emphasizes basic security controls, documentation, and collaboration with application teams to resolve connectivity issues