Database Administrator

Amentum - Warrenton, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Warrenton, VA

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Database Administrator will support the Lone Wolf program, which operates and maintains the Distributed Continuity Integrated Network - Top Secret Enterprise Services (DCIN-TS ES). This role involves administering, maintaining, and optimizing databases that support various systems, ensuring high availability and performance while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data analytics capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize databases that support CMDB, ServiceNow, and backend systems for data analytics.
• Develop, execute, and refine SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and reporting.
• Perform database administration tasks, including backup, recovery, performance tuning, and data security.
• Utilize Cabana for database and interface customization, ensuring system integration and functionality.
• Support the configuration and maintenance of the CMDB within ServiceNow, ensuring accurate and up-to-date data for asset and configuration management.
• Collaborate with data analysts and other stakeholders to design and maintain the backend infrastructure that supports advanced data analytics.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, ensuring high availability and performance of all systems.
• Implement and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Document database configurations, processes, and maintenance activities to ensure consistent and reliable operations.

Requirements

• Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI or SCI eligible.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in database administration.
• Ability to meet or exceed DODD 8140/8570 IAT Level 3 requirements, including CE certification.
• 10g+ Database Administration certification, IBM Certified Database Administrator, or Oracle Certified Professional.
• Expertise in SQL for complex query development, optimization, and data management.
• Strong knowledge of database administration, including backup, recovery, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with managing Oracle environments and its integration within external applications such as Maximo and ServiceNow.
• Experience with backend systems that support data analytics and reporting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in supporting large-scale programs or enterprise-level systems.
• Certifications in database management, ServiceNow, or related technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based database implementations or migrations.