The Database Administrator position designs, architects, builds, and maintains databases from business requirements, writing and troubleshooting issues with databases, queries, stored procedures, and user permissions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Installing and configuring the database environment.
2. Applying service packages, security updates and other enhancements as provided by vendors.
3. Execute vendor provided or develop custom scripts to define database objects.
4. Granting and revoking privileges to users and services as defined by software applications.
5. Monitoring server, instance, and database performance. Reviewing error logs, user access and disk usage with various database and operating system tools.
6. Developing, scheduling and managing jobs to ensure nightly backups are created along with other automated tasks that periodically verify integrity of the databases and rebuild system and application indexes.
7. Recovering data using restored data files or database backups. Depending on the data recovery
model this may include restoring and replaying transactions logs to facilitate point-in-time
requirements.
8. Installing, configuring, and securing database reporting services. Activities include implementation of HTTP services and database hosting on segregated servers.
9. Implement security settings as required by the CIS Benchmarks for database servers.
10. Enrolling, installing, and maintaining certificates to support secure browser and application
connectivity.
11. Enabling roles and features to support web site application requirements.
12. Implementing security settings as required by the CIS Benchmarks for IIS.
13. Providing Level II Help Desk support for software products.
14. Maintaining and updating operations manuals, annual reviews, disaster recovery plans, and other documents, records, and information regarding database software.
15. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, and EXPERIENCE
Education Bachelor's Degree with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, or
acceptable STEM field.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience.
Licenses None
Certifications None
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No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
REQUIRED SCREENINGS
All items below must be listed on the job descriptions
1. Drug Screen
2. Physical Assessment (if applicable)
3. Background Check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)
4. Driver Record Screen (for positions requiring on-the-job-driving)
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
1. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
2. Resolve situations daily, utilizing problem-solving skills, and provide follow-up to both customers and management.
3. Meticulous attention to detail.
4. Has the level of language skills, communications skills, reasoning ability, technical skills, and computer skills necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
5. Proficient in various forms of communication to support a dispersed work environment.
6. Collaboration and cooperation in various team settings to include physical and virtual environments.
Successfully execute the LM mission safely through a disciplined culture of organizational excellence.
1. Safety
2. Teamwork
3. Quality
4. Ownership
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Aligned with Fit-For-Duty evaluation requirements.
Light work–significant degree of walking or standing, lifting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or
up to 10 lbs. of force frequently
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not require any supervisor responsibilities.
EMPLOYMENT-AT-WILL:
Employment is at will, unless prohibited by local and/or state laws.
TRAVEL:
Less than 5%
Compensation Details:
$89,441.09 - $113,243.96
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
03/12/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
