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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - **Company:** Navstar Inc. - **Location:** Savage, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Databases, System Configuration, Data Recovery, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Storage Structures, Oracle Data Guard, Disaster Recovery, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle SQL Developer, Performance Tuning, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Macros, Database Optimization, Sybase, Database Performance, Cassandra, Oracle Golden Gate, Database Replication - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75126793-database-administrator ## About the Role * To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. * Must have at least five (5) years of hands-on, dedicated experience as a database administrator. * Must have at least five (5) years of hands-on, dedicated experience as an Oracle Database Administrator. * Must have in-depth experience implementing and maintaining database security. * Must have in-depth experience conducting database performance tuning and monitoring. * Must have in-depth experience troubleshooting and resolving database problems/issues. * Must have experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software. * Must have experience with procedural languages such as PL/SQL. Desired Skills and Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. * Experience with real time highly available data replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Streams, Oracle Golden Gate, Sybase Replication Server. * Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and/or as a member of an Agile team. * Extensive, in-depth experience with database design and development. * Extensive, in-depth understanding of databases, primarily Oracle and/or other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB. * Experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL, and SQL in general. * Experience with Mongo and/or Cassandra. ## Description A Database Administrator is needed to support a large, complex, fast-paced, operational program. The selected individual will maintain the integrity, security, and availability of multiple databases. Duties include disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data, as well as administering, maintaining, developing, and implementing policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database. The selected individual will evaluate and recommend available database management system products; perform database and software lifecycle activities to ensure the highest level of system performance, availability, and compliance with business requirements; and will organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes., * Perform daily database administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of system database and replication issues. * Monitor database performance and memory allocations using standard tools. * Perform system updates and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patching. * Troubleshoot and resolve database problems. * Perform database recovery actions. * Modify existing database scripts to enhance systems support and create new database scripts for recurring database issues. * Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests. * Transition/ingest legacy data. * Translate requirements and data into usable database schemas by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, making updates to existing queries, and creating new queries to manipulate data into a master file. * Recommend design and implementation practices that optimize the performance of GOTS/COTS databases and applications. * Assist in the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development. * Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Modularity: Let's dig deeper](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1200-modularity-let-s-dig-deeper) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv)