Database Administrator

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Database Administrator to join our team in Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD. This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite and flexible telework options available on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this position requires flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends to support operational requirements, deployments, or emergency maintenance, with flexible scheduling options provided.

As a key technical expert, you will support a vital suite of systems instrumental in the management of Medical Logistics (MEDLOG) business processes across Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), warehouses, and in-field environments., * Perform database administration, maintenance, patching, and upgrades across PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and Redis environments to ensure high availability and stability.

• Drive data migration, conversion efforts, software deployment operations, and deployment planning activities to support critical production operations.
• Monitor database performance statistics, perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and manage tables, indexes, constraints, views, user access, and security.
• Develop Linux scripts, services, and ETL jobs, alongside Ansible/Jenkins playbooks and Puppet scripts for database automation.
• Proactively identify and communicate issues, risks, and progress while delivering exceptional support and solutions to customers and IT stakeholders.

• A degree (minimum Bachelor’s) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
• If no degree then 6 years of experience in a related field plus an approved certification to meet DoD 8140 compliance (Cloud+, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or Security/CASP+).
• 4+ years as a DBA specializing in PostgreSQL 16.x, Oracle 19c, and AWS RDS, along with 3+ years managing MongoDB (v7.x/v8.x) and Redis (v8.x).
• 4+ years crafting SQL, SQL*Plus, and JSON queries, backed by 3+ years of scripting in Bash, Python, or JavaScript.
• 3+ years operating in Linux environments, automating deployment with Ansible and Puppet, and developing services for ETL jobs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare cybersecurity reports, briefings, and status updates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with Nifi v2.x, ElasticSearch v8.x/v9.x, MS SQL Server, and/or MySQL.
• Experience contributing as part of an Agile team and supporting cybersecurity activities (documentation and resolving database-related findings).
• Superior customer service, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, hold at least a Public Trust clearance, and be subject to a Tier 2 Investigation for DoD Common Access Card (CAC) eligibility.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.