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# Database Administrator - Clearance Required

- **Company:** LMI
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Databases, Data Stores, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Security, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Application Enhancement Tool, System Availability, Marklogic, Database Optimization, Appian, SC Clearance, Database Migration, Information Technology, Non-relational Database, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5877138775

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
 * 3+ years of database administration experience supporting enterprise applications or mission-critical systems.
 * Strong experience with relational database technologies such as Oracle and/or SQL Server.
 * Strong expertise in database performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and troubleshooting.
 * Experience with database security, patching, hardening, and STIG or equivalent compliance requirements.
 * Experience with SQL, schema design, data modeling, query optimization, and database migration activities.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
 * U.S. citizenship required.

DESIRED SKILLS

 * Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or comparable database certification.
 * Experience supporting database services for the Appian Platform or other Appian-based enterprise applications preferred.
 * Experience with Appian data stores, application performance, and Appian-related database troubleshooting.
 * Experience with MarkLogic, NoSQL, or other non-relational database technologies.
 * Experience with AWS database services or cloud-hosted database environments.
 * Scripting experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar automation tools.
 * Experience supporting Army, DoD, federal acquisition, or other highly regulated mission-critical systems.

## Description

The ideal candidate will partner closely with Appian developers, system architects, DevSecOps engineers, information assurance personnel, and functional teams to ensure database services support current operations, application releases, and future enhancements.

 * Monitor and maintain database health across production, test, development, and other supported ACWS environments.
 * Perform proactive database maintenance, performance tuning, query optimization, capacity planning, and health monitoring.
 * Design and implement database schemas, data models, indexes, and migration strategies supporting application enhancements.
 * Support database security, hardening, patching, access controls, and compliance with applicable STIG and DoD requirements.
 * Manage backup, recovery, high-availability, and disaster preparedness procedures in accordance with approved operational processes.
 * Troubleshoot database errors, performance problems, connectivity issues, locking or resource contention, and data discrepancies.
 * Support Appian application teams with database design, SQL development, query optimization, data troubleshooting, and release activities.
 * Coordinate with DevSecOps and infrastructure teams on database deployment automation, configuration management, monitoring, and patching.
 * Support data migrations, upgrades, schema changes, and integration activities while minimizing operational impact.
 * Maintain database documentation, runbooks, configuration records, and operational procedures.
 * Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, problem management, and corrective action activities for database-related issues.
 * Participate in Agile planning and release activities and communicate database risks, dependencies, and technical recommendations to stakeholders.