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SAIC · 3 hours ago

Database Administrator

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

14+ years exp

SAIC is seeking Database Administrators to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations program. The role involves providing technical and administrative support to ensure the operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services, focusing on database management and optimization.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversees the strategy, deployment, and management of complex, high-security database systems within MARS

Conducts advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization. Leads disaster recovery planning and execution to ensure data availability

Develops and enforces strict database policies and best practices

Provides expert mentorship to junior database administrators

Coordinates with IT teams to integrate database solutions within broader MARS systems

Keeps current with emerging database technologies and trends to drive continuous improvements

Qualification

Advanced database managementPerformance tuningBackupRecovery operationsCompTIA Security+CISSPDBMS proficiencyData integrityCompliance auditingCollaboration with teams

Required

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

One of the following certifications CompTIA Security+, Cloud+, SecurityX/ CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, or GSEC

Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 14 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)

Advanced database management, performance tuning, data integrity, backup and recovery operations, high-level maintenance and upgrades, and compliance auditing

Proficiency with various DBMS, familiarity with operating systems, and experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams