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# Database Administrator II

- **Company:** Black Eagle Defense
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Control, Database Development, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Event Logging, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Server Administration, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Alwayson, Scripting, Sybase, Commvault, Database Tools and Utilities, User Accounts
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9197390/database-administrator-ii

## About the Role

QUALIFICATIONS Ten (10) years of experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Additional Requirements:

 * Demonstrable experience supporting MS SQL, MariaDB, and/or Oracle databases
 * Experience with index and performance management
 * Experience troubleshooting issues with instances and applications
 * Experience with backup and recovery processes
 * Ability to work with diverse teams in support of a common mission
 * Effective communication skills

CERTIFICATIONS Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CCNA)

Desired Skills

 * Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS
 * Experience with PowerShell/Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks
 * Exposure to Commvault backup solutions
 * Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn
 * Knowledge of Windows Event Log Filtering
 * Knowledge of Windows Task Scheduler Setup and Management
 * Experience supporting SharePoint implementations

## Description

DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Database Administrator II role, you will support the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of database systems across both on-premises and cloud-based environments. You will work closely with a small, highly skilled team to ensure database reliability, performance, and security while contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and automation efforts. This role requires a proactive, self-motivated individual who is eager to learn new technologies, troubleshoot complex issues, and think creatively to deliver effective database solutions., * Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of databases

 * Establish and maintain database user accounts
 * Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of databases
 * Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes
 * Evaluate requirements and recommend appropriate DBMS products
 * Provide server administration support across database platforms, including Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase
 * Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and data monitoring
 * Develop and enforce policies and procedures for database security and integrity
 * Perform database and software lifecycle activities to ensure high system performance and availability
 * Support data modeling activities through prototype database implementations
 * Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineers (DBEs)
 * Oversee monitoring, administration, and performance optimization of database systems, including index development, structural redesign, and data reloading
 * Oversee installation of database management systems, databases, tables, and views
 * Lead the administration and adoption of current and emerging database tools, strategies, and technologies


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