PGTEK

Database Administrator – DOD Secret Clearance

PGTEK

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AnsibleMariaDBMS SQL ServerMySQLPythonSQL

About the role

  • Design, configure, and maintain database environments using MySQL/MariaDB and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Implement database best practices for architecture, deployment, security, and lifecycle management.
  • Develop and support high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.
  • Configure and manage MaxScale for load balancing, query routing, and HA implementations.
  • Perform security hardening of database systems in alignment with DoD or industry standards.
  • Establish and maintain audit logging and system log configurations to support compliance and operational visibility.
  • Manage and validate database backup and recovery processes, ideally leveraging Cohesity or similar backup platforms.
  • Collaborate with system and network administrators to ensure database infrastructure is properly integrated and optimized within the overall environment.
  • Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues proactively to maintain service reliability.
  • Document database configurations, maintenance procedures, and operational workflows.

Requirements

  • Active Secret Clearance (or higher)
  • U.S. citizenship (required for clearance validation)
  • Proven experience with MySQL/MariaDB and/or MS SQL Server administration
  • Hands-on expertise in database architecture, replication, backup, and restore procedures
  • Experience implementing and managing high availability database solutions
  • Strong understanding of database security, hardening, and compliance controls
  • Familiarity with audit logging, system logging, and performance monitoring tools
  • Practical experience with Cohesity or similar enterprise backup solutions preferred
  • Solid foundational knowledge of infrastructure administration, including networking, storage, and virtualization concepts.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting databases in secure or classified environments
  • Familiarity with DoD STIGs, RMF, or other security frameworks
  • Knowledge of automation tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell, or Python scripting for DB maintenance)
Benefits
  • comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
  • a vision plan
  • dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term disability
  • Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered
  • PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan
  • discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
  • An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees
  • PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays
  • Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
MySQLMariaDBMicrosoft SQL Serverdatabase architecturehigh availabilitydisaster recoverydatabase securitybackup and restore proceduresaudit loggingperformance monitoring
Soft skills
collaborationtroubleshootingdocumentation
Certifications
Active Secret Clearance