Database Administrator

Job ID: 2510550 Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US Date Posted: 2025-10-06 Category: Information Technology Subcategory: Database Admin Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Potential for Remote Work: Yes Description SAIC is seeking Database Administrators to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region. Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026. The Database Administrator responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Oversees the strategy, deployment, and management of complex, high-security database systems within MARS Conducts advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization. Leads disaster recovery planning and execution to ensure data availability Develops and enforces strict database policies and best practices Provides expert mentorship to junior database administrators Coordinates with IT teams to integrate database solutions within broader MARS systems Keeps current with emerging database technologies and trends to drive continuous improvements Qualifications Active TS/SCI with Polygraph One of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, Cloud+, SecurityX/ CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, or GSEC Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 14 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree) Advanced database management, performance tuning, data integrity, backup and recovery operations, high-level maintenance and upgrades, and compliance auditing Proficiency with various DBMS, familiarity with operating systems, and experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.