Mission-Critical Database Administrator (TS/SCI)

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC seeks a Database Administrator SME to support USSTRATCOM across three systems in a classified environment. You will manage Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL in virtualized/cloud settings, implementing DoD STIGs and robust backup strategies.

Requires 15+ years of experience, TS w/SCI clearance, and DoD RMF knowledge. This on-site role at Offutt AFB, NE, offers critical mission support and advanced security requirements.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility
• Certifications: DoD 8140 equivalent to 8570 IAT Level II (Security+, GSEC, etc.)
• Certified Database Administrator (Oracle Certified Professional or better)
• Education: BA/BS degree in a relevant discipline
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, 5 years in the DoD
• Knowledge of DoDD RMF, DoDD 8500.x, and related cyber guidance
• Linux proficiency and experience with multiple database query languages

Responsibilities

• Manage three client-server systems in a program/classified environment and report health and status to leadership
• Collaborate with STRATCOM personnel to maintain databases across all systems
• Install, patch, and maintain Oracle, SQL Server, or Postgres in virtualized/cloud environments
• Monitor health, troubleshoot issues, optimize SQL queries to prevent mission downtime
• Manage user access, apply DoD STIGs, and perform database auditing and patching
• Design, test, and execute automated backup, recovery, and failover strategies
• Coordinate with Systems Engineers to configure secure data gateways and ETL pipelines
• Identify security requirements and recommend secure remote configurations
• Liaise with Enterprise Architect and IT teams to architect database solutions
• Develop documentation for security database operations and problem resolution
• Collaborate with IT staff to meet customer requirements
• Function as database technical lead during security incidents
• Ensure hardware/OS/software address database requirements and test cybersecurity mitigations
• Develop documentation for Secret/Top Secret/JWICS networks
• Assess new technologies and produce Best Practices for implementations
• Establish database processes for complex system-wide requirements

Skills

Security clearance TS w/ SCI

Linux

SQL/NoSQL

DoD RMF

Database administration

Education

BA/BS degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

Apogee Engineering, LLC seeks a Database Administrator SME to support USSTRATCOM across three systems in a classified environment. You will manage Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL in virtualized/cloud settings, implementing DoD STIGs and robust backup strategies.

Requires 15+ years of experience, TS w/SCI clearance, and DoD RMF knowledge. This on-site role at Offutt AFB, NE, offers critical mission support and advanced security requirements.