Database Administrator

The Senior Database Manager provides expert-level database administration and management support for enterprise systems that enable critical Command and Control (C2) operations for the Joint Staff. This role ensures that mission-critical databases remain highly available, secure, and performant across both production and contingency environments. The position is fully on-site at the Pentagon and involves leading technical efforts in database design, performance optimization, security, backup and recovery, and integration with complex enterprise and classified systems., Design, implement, and maintain enterprise database systems that support Joint Staff Command and Control (C2) operations. Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing, and resource utilization to ensure high availability and responsiveness. Manage database backup and recovery processes, ensuring data integrity, reliability, and alignment with disaster recovery requirements. Administer database security by configuring and managing access controls, permissions, roles, and authentication mechanisms. Support integration of databases with applications and enterprise systems, including multi-tier and C2-related architectures. Plan, test, and validate database upgrades, patches, and new releases to minimize risk and downtime. Troubleshoot database issues, perform root cause analysis, and support incident resolution in coordination with operations and application teams. Maintain comprehensive database documentation, including configurations, standards, procedures, and topology diagrams. Support data replication, synchronization, clustering, and other high-availability and failover solutions. Provide technical leadership and guidance for database operations, best practices, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure database configurations align with applicable security guidelines and controls. Participate in capacity planning activities to ensure databases scale effectively with evolving mission and system demands.

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. DoD IAT Level II certification. 10+ years of database administration experience managing enterprise database systems. Hands-on experience as a database administrator supporting production environments. Strong proficiency with SQL and database administration concepts, including performance tuning and optimization. Experience managing and supporting enterprise database platforms such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server. Demonstrated experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning. Experience administering database security, including access control, permissions management, and security hardening. Familiarity with high-availability architectures, including replication, clustering, and failover solutions. Experience working in or supporting DoD or other classified database environments. Ability to support databases integrated with Command and Control (C2) and multi-tier enterprise systems. Strong documentation skills for recording database configurations, procedures, and operational standards. Additional Skills and Qualifications 5+ years of experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or other enterprise database platforms. Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for database systems. Familiarity with enterprise backup solutions and tools used in large-scale environments. Experience with database auditing, compliance, and security hardening practices. Familiarity with capacity planning for large and complex database environments. Experience supporting databases in environments that require high availability and strict uptime requirements. Background working in multi-tier enterprise architecture environments, particularly those supporting C2 systems. Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to other database and operations personnel. Work Environment This role is fully on-site at the Pentagon in Herndon, VA, supporting enterprise database systems in a secure, mission-focused environment. You will work within a structured setting that supports classified operations, with on-site access to enterprise database platforms such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server, as well as associated backup and high-availability technologies. The position operates in an on-site, collaborative environment where security, reliability, and adherence to established processes are essential. The work setting follows a business casual dress code while maintaining the professional standards expected in a secure federal facility.

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)