Database Administrator

WASHINGTON, DC, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 11 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
Analytical Skill
DevOps
Administrative Support
IT Service Management
Spring Framework
Management
Disaster Recovery
Mentorship
Security+
Cloud Computing
Cisco Certifications
CISA
CISSP
GSEC
Cyber Security
Computer Science
Information Systems
Data Science
Software Engineering
Database Administration
Performance Tuning
Data Integrity
Backup
Recovery
Regulatory Compliance
Auditing
Database
Operating Systems
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

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.

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: 2510550
Posted 30+ days 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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