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# Database Admin

- **Company:** Nastech Global, Inc.
- **Location:** Suffolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Failover Clustering, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, System Availability, Database Performance, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Database Backup
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9107459/database-admin

## About the Role

Minimum of 5 years of experience managing enterprise database environments with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL
Strong knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and high-availability configurations
Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical systems within a secure environment under CD_CPU, DoD, or federal standards
IAT II Certified, Clearance Level
Secret
Certifications (IAT Level II)
One of the following:

 * CySA+
 * Security+
 * CCNA - Security
 * GICSP
 * GSEC
 * SSCP, * Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering enterprise database environments.
 * Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
 * Experience supporting PostgreSQL in production environments.
 * Experience with database backup and recovery processes.
 * Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning.
 * Experience with database security administration and access controls.
 * Experience supporting highly available and mission-critical systems.

Required Technical Skills
Microsoft SQL Server

 * SQL Server installation and configuration
 * SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
 * Always On Availability Groups
 * Failover Clustering
 * Backup and recovery
 * Performance tuning and optimization
 * Security administration and auditing
PostgreSQL

 * Installation and administration
 * Replication and high availability
 * Backup and recovery
 * Performance tuning and optimization
 * Database upgrades and migrations
 * User and role management

General Database Administration

 * Capacity planning
 * Database health monitoring
 * Disaster recovery planning and testing
 * Database lifecycle management
 * Configuration and change management
 * Automation and scripting

## Description

Join a mission-critical environment supporting Department of Defense information systems as a Database Administrator (Intermediate). In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, security, and performance of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases. You will ensure database reliability, support cybersecurity compliance, implement backup and disaster recovery solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain operational excellence. This onsite position offers the chance to work on vital systems in a dynamic, mission-focused setting, with opportunities for growth and career advancement.


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