Database Administrator with Security Clearance

Database Administrator - OPIR Ground Infrastructure Senior-Level | $120,000 – $195,000 | Longmont, CO | Active Secret (TS/SCI Preferred) Build the mission-critical database infrastructure that powers national security operations. A Day in the Life - What you’ll do • Design, build, and maintain high-availability database infrastructure for multi-user, mission-critical systems supporting satellite ground systems. • Implement database security, clustering, failover, and backup solutions to ensure continuous uptime, data integrity, and compliance with DoD security standards. • Collaborate daily with System Administrators, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Software Engineers, and Integration Engineers on a highly technical team delivering reliable solutions. • Assist the Information Assurance (IA) Team with system vulnerability management, software patching, account management, and license compliance. Is This You? • 7 years of database administration or engineering experience in secure environments • Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field) • Active Secret security clearance (TS/SCI strongly preferred) • Strong interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally with diverse technical teams • Passionate about high-availability systems, security hardening, and mission support Core Skills Database Platforms & Architecture: • PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server (Advanced experience required) • High-Availability Architecture, Clustering, Automated Failover • Backup Methodologies & Disaster Recovery Planning Systems & Security: • RHEL Linux Administration • Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) • System Vulnerability Management & Patch Compliance Virtualization & Platforms: • KVM, VMware, RedHat OpenShift • Satellite Ground Systems & OPIR Program Exposure (Highly Preferred) DevOps & Automation: • Automated Scripting (Python or similar languages) • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) • Agile, Lean, and Continuous Process Improvement Frameworks • Configuration & Change Management Processes Collaboration & Communication: • Strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication • Ability to develop CONOPS, procedural documentation, and operational support materials ________________________________________ If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and help us build mission-critical solutions that safeguard national security.

Location: Longmont, Colorado, US

Posted Date: 8/21/2025