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# Senior Database Administrator

- **Company:** Marathon TS Inc
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Data Dictionary, Data Migration, Database Design, Database Servers, Database Schema, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Logical Data Models, Scripting, Database Performance, Information Technology, Non-relational Database, Database Replication
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8473815/senior-database-administrator

## About the Role

Active TS/SCI clearance required.

 - 5+ years' experience as a database platform engineers in a medium to large scale solutions to include experience with tasks such as data migration, data modeling, automation, modernization, data replication, backup and recovery, and general DBA tasks
 - 3+ years of experience in database administration with knowledge of AWS infrastructures
 - 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services and both relational and non-relational databases.
 - BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience required.
 - IAT Level II certification required.
 - Strong understanding of database design, implementation, and maintenance principles, with a focus on automation and optimization.
 - Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks.

## Description

Performs backup and recovery on Database Management Systems, configures database parameters, and prototypes designs against logical data models.

 - Defines data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and warehousing requirements.
 - Develops and designs database strategies and system monitoring.
 - Improves database performance and capacity, and plans for future expansion requirements.
 - Installs and upgrades the database server and application tools.
 - Modifies the database structure, as necessary, from information given by application developers.
 - Controls and monitors user access to the database.
 - May also plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard the database.


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