SAIC
Description
SAIC is seeking a
Database Administrator Principal
to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. The ideal candidate will be located in the National Capital Region. Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by fall 2025. The
Database Administrator Principal
responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Oversee the strategy, deployment, and management of complex, high-security database systems within MARS
Conducts advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization. Leads disaster recovery planning and execution to ensure data availability
Develops and enforces strict database policies and best practices. Provides expert mentorship to junior database administrators
Coordinates with IT teams to integrate database solutions within broader MARS systems
Keeps current with emerging database technologies and trends to drive continuous improvements
Qualifications Required Qualifications: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor's and 9 years or more of related experience; Masters and 7 years or more experience (an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
Advanced database management, performance tuning, data integrity, backup and recovery operations, high-level maintenance and upgrades, and compliance auditing
Proficiency with various DBMS, familiarity with operating systems
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
One of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, SSCP, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
Additional Openings: Database Administrator: Bachelor's and 2 years or more of related experience; (an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
Database Administrator Senior: Bachelor's and 5 years or more related experience; Masters and 3 years or more experience (an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2509458 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Database Administrator Principal
to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. The ideal candidate will be located in the National Capital Region. Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by fall 2025. The
Database Administrator Principal
responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Oversee the strategy, deployment, and management of complex, high-security database systems within MARS
Conducts advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization. Leads disaster recovery planning and execution to ensure data availability
Develops and enforces strict database policies and best practices. Provides expert mentorship to junior database administrators
Coordinates with IT teams to integrate database solutions within broader MARS systems
Keeps current with emerging database technologies and trends to drive continuous improvements
Qualifications Required Qualifications: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor's and 9 years or more of related experience; Masters and 7 years or more experience (an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
Advanced database management, performance tuning, data integrity, backup and recovery operations, high-level maintenance and upgrades, and compliance auditing
Proficiency with various DBMS, familiarity with operating systems
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
One of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, SSCP, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
Additional Openings: Database Administrator: Bachelor's and 2 years or more of related experience; (an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
Database Administrator Senior: Bachelor's and 5 years or more related experience; Masters and 3 years or more experience (an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2509458 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability