Database Administrator

General information

Requisition # R67396 Locations USA-MD-Columbia Posting Date 05/05/2026 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team Columbia, MD

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain database code and interfacing accounts
• Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s); table partitions, and db security compliance
• Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes; as well as report distribution
• Provide server administration with a variety of database products that include Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE
• Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data
• Perform database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability
• Support data modeling activities by way of prototype database implementation
• Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineer (DBE)s
• Direct the monitoring, administration, and implementing performance on database systems as well as database
• performance optimization, developing/changing database indices, redesigning database structure and reloading data into a database
• Direct the installation of database management systems, databases, tables and views

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years' experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline; an additional 4 years of DBA experience might be substituted for a degree
• Experience with any of the following: PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, SYBASE Database and Application server administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SQL databases

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

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