• Database Administrator

    SAIC (Washington, DC)


    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.

    REQNUMBER: 2510550

    SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability