Senior DB Architect – DoD, Secret Clearance, Automation

ManTech; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ManTech seeks a Senior Database Administrator to support NSWC Corona Range Systems Department, managing IT efforts for the Navy NETTN project. The role is based at a government facility in Dam Neck, VA and requires strong leadership, security discipline, and hands-on database expertise.

The ideal candidate demonstrates extensive experience with SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and IaC-driven infrastructure, along with at least 9 years in IT and 2 years in DoD leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent IT experience.
• 9 years of information technology experience.
• 2 years of managerial experience with DoD efforts.

Responsibilities

• Database design and architecture for SQL-based and multi-model databases.
• Performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
• Build and manage database infrastructure with IaC and automation tools.
• Lead root cause analysis, manage upgrades, and enforce security measures including encryption and access control.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and data scientists to design scalable data solutions.

Skills

Database administration

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Science in Information Technology

Tools

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Snowflake

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Job description

ManTech seeks a Senior Database Administrator to support NSWC Corona Range Systems Department, managing IT efforts for the Navy NETTN project. The role is based at a government facility in Dam Neck, VA and requires strong leadership, security discipline, and hands-on database expertise.

The ideal candidate demonstrates extensive experience with SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and IaC-driven infrastructure, along with at least 9 years in IT and 2 years in DoD leadership.