Junior Database Administrator

Job Description

Junior Database Administrator

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused Junior Database Administrator to join their team in Doral, FL.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of various database systems, including Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
• Perform routine database administration tasks such as backups, restores, patching, and upgrades.
• Support efforts related to database performance monitoring and tuning.
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide timely resolutions, operating under the supervision of senior DBAs.
• Maintain database security, which includes managing user accounts and access controls.
• Support disaster recovery planning and testing activities.
• Set up and maintain SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and/or Failover Cluster Instances.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and organizational cybersecurity policies and STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with system administrators, developers, and cybersecurity teams to ensure database systems meet both performance and security standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • BA/BS degree in a field relevant to Junior Database Administrator duties.
  • Alternatively, a High School Diploma coupled with 4 years of additional experience, or an Associate’s Degree with 2 years of additional experience, may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • A relevant Master’s degree grants 2 years of experience credit.
  • A relevant PhD degree grants 4 years of experience credit.
• Experience:
  • 6+ months of experience performing work related to database administration.
• Certifications:
  • Security+ certification.
  • Azure Admin Cert (AZ-104) certification.
• Skills:
  • Basic knowledge of database concepts including indexing, normalization, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with SQL scripting and query optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) environments.
• Familiarity with database STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) implementation and compliance.
• Experience with cloud-based database platforms such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL.
• Knowledge of automation or scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constant operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Occasional movement of equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.