Database Administrator

Springfield, VA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Encryption
Authentication
Migration
Management
Data Integrity
Disaster Recovery
Network
Incident Management
Documentation
Reporting
Status Reports
Database Administration
RDBMS
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL
Optimization
Performance Tuning
High Availability
Clustering
Mirroring
Backup
Recovery
Risk Management Framework
RMF
STIG
Access Control
RBAC
Database
Auditing
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
ServiceNow
Security Clearance
DOS
IT Security
Policies and Procedures
Collaboration
Communications Security
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2610975

Location: Springfield, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-03

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Database Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC currently has an opening for an Encryption/Security Database Administrator to support the Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology. This Bureau provides transparent, interconnected systems and security supporting the DoS in successfully carrying out its U.S. foreign policy mission.

The position will directly support the Department of State (DoS) on-site to provide high-level database administration for enterprise security and identity platforms. This role is responsible for the health, security, and integrity of the databases that store critical digital identities and authentication records. This position ensures that mission-critical security systems remain operational, synchronized, and compliant with federal and national security data standards.

Description of Duties:

Database Management & Optimization PostgreSQL/SQL: Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (DBMS) supporting secure enterprise applications. This includes monitoring query performance, optimizing PostgreSQL/SQL code, and performing software upgrades or migrations to ensure high availability for security-critical services.
System Integrity & Synchronization: Manage and maintain the backend databases for identity and credentialing systems. Ensure accurate status information for all digital records, maintaining 100% data integrity and synchronization across distributed network nodes.
Security & Compliance: Implement rigorous security measures according to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to safeguard sensitive system data. Enforce strict Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) and "Least Privilege" protocols to ensure only authorized personnel can access or modify secure records.
Resiliency & Disaster Recovery: Develop and execute comprehensive backup strategies and disaster recovery plans to prevent the loss of mission-critical security data. Ensure the ability to rapidly restore database operations during a system failure or network compromise.
Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve database performance issues, connectivity errors, or potential security breaches.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed audit trails, update database parameters, and generate status reports for Controlling Authorities.

Qualifications

Required Experience/Skills/Attributes:

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
Platform Expertise: Deep proficiency in relational database management systems (RDBMS), specifically PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server, including installation, patching, and complex SQL query optimization.
Performance & Resilience: Expertise in performance tuning, high availability (clustering/mirroring), and robust backup and recovery strategies to ensure zero data loss.
Framework Knowledge: Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to harden databases against threats.
Identity & Access Control: Experience implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and "Least Privilege" principles within a database environment.
Audit Readiness: Ability to maintain immutable audit trails and generate compliance reports for oversight authorities.
Experience with the following applications: web-based applications, Microsoft Office software such as Outlook and ServiceNow.

Clearance Requirement:

ship.
Active TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility.

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes:

Familiarity with DoS environment (data and voice networks, IT security systems, policies and procedures), Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAHs), Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAMs) preferred.
Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.
Understanding of COMSEC is a plus

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2610975
Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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