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Database Admin Principal

SAIC

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Database
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)

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.

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by fall 2025.

The Database Administrator Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • 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 improvements

Qualifications

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
  • One of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, SSCP, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

Additional Openings:
  • Database Administrator: Bachelor's and 2 years or more of related experience; (an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
  • Database Administrator Senior: Bachelor's and 5 years or more related experience; Masters and 3 years or more experience (an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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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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IT - Database
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
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