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# database administrator

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Washington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000 - $108,160
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Cluster Analysis, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Development, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Failover, Identity and Access Management, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Operational Databases, Oracle (Applications), Query Optimization, Service Pack, Enterprise Software Applications, Database Optimization, Software Troubleshooting, Database Performance, Indexer
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9293823/database-administrator

## About the Role

Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
DoD IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
10+ years of database administration experience supporting enterprise environments.
Strong experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or other enterprise database platforms.
Experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing.
Experience administering production database environments.
Hands-on backup, recovery, and disaster recovery experience.
Experience implementing database security controls and access management.
Experience supporting highly available database architectures including replication and clustering.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Experience working in classified, DoD, or other federal government environments., Experience supporting Joint Staff, Command and Control (C2), or mission-critical defense systems.
Experience applying DISA STIGs to database platforms.
Knowledge of database auditing and security hardening practices.
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise backup solutions.
Familiarity with failover technologies and disaster recovery planning.
Experience supporting multi-tier enterprise architectures.
Previous experience working within classified environments and secure facilities.

## Description

TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support mission-critical Joint Staff Command and Control (C2) operations at the Pentagon. This role is responsible for ensuring the security, performance, availability, and reliability of enterprise database environments supporting classified Department of Defense systems.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience administering enterprise database platforms, optimizing performance, implementing security best practices, and supporting backup and disaster recovery operations in highly secure environments.

Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise database environments supporting Joint Staff operations.
Monitor and optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and resource utilization analysis.
Administer enterprise database platforms including Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and related technologies.
Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
Configure and maintain database security controls, permissions, access management, and auditing capabilities.
Support integration of databases with enterprise applications and multi-tier architectures.
Plan, test, and implement database upgrades, maintenance activities, and software patches.
Troubleshoot database performance, availability, and operational issues while providing root cause analysis.
Maintain database documentation, configurations, operational procedures, and standards.
Support replication, clustering, failover, and high-availability database solutions.
Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with security requirements and database hardening standards.
Participate in capacity planning and scalability efforts to support evolving mission requirements.
Provide technical leadership and guidance for database administration best practices.