Job ID: 2509310
Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US
Date Posted: 2025-09-02
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Database Admin
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description
SAIC is seeking a Database Administrator Principal to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide 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. The ideal candidate will be located in the National Capital Region.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s and 9 years or more of related experience; Masters and 7 years or more experience (an additional 4 years of experience will be considered 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
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Desired Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) or GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

• Oversee 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 improvement