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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** Mantech International Corporation
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Server Applications, Databases, Disaster Recovery, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Server Administration, Sybase, Database Performance
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=949bca51cc970221

## About the Role

* 10+ years' experience as a Database Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
 * Bachelor's degree in technical discipline; an additional 4 years of database administration or engineering experience might be substituted for a degree.
 * Experience with any of the following database and application server platforms: PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or Sybase.

Clearance Requirements:

 * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

 * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
 * Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
 * Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

## Description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD., * Establish and maintain database code and interfacing accounts.

 * Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s), table partitions, and DB security compliance.
 * Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes, as well as report distribution.
 * Provide server administration with a variety of database products that include Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase.
 * Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data.
 * Perform database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability.
 * Support data modeling activities by way of prototype database implementation.
 * Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineers (DBEs).
 * Direct the monitoring, administration, and implementation of performance on database systems as well as database performance optimization, developing/changing database indices, redesigning database structure, and reloading data into a database.
 * Direct the installation of database management systems, databases, tables, and views.


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