Database Administrator

Apogee Engineering, LLC

. Manage, maintain, support, and optimize databases for three separate client-server systems in a program/classified environment .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeOffutt AFB • Nebraska • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing databases in classified environments, with a strong focus on security compliance and risk management. Proficient in implementing database solutions that meet stringent operational and security requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Database ManagementDoD STIG ImplementationOracle Database AdministrationInformation Assurance CertificationSQL Query Optimization

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Hard Skills

Database OptimizationSQLNoSQLDatabase AuditingAutomated Backup StrategiesETL Pipeline OrchestrationLinuxDatabase Security PatchingUser Access ManagementDatabase Documentation

Soft Skills

Problem ResolutionCommunicationCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Oracle DatabaseMicrosoft SQL ServerPostgresVirtualized EnvironmentsCloud Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

TS w/SCI EligibilityDoD 8140 IAT Level II CertificationOracle Certified Professional (OCP)

Industry Keywords

DoDD 8500.1DoDD 8520.1DoDI 8510.01DoDM 8140.03DoDI 8580.1USSTRATCOM

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityETLLinuxMS SQL ServerNoSQLOraclePostgresSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, maintain, support, and optimize databases for three separate client-server systems in a program/classified environment
Resolve issues and inform leadership about system health, growth, status, and potential issues
Work with STRATCOM personnel and contractors to maintain and optimize databases
Install, configure, patch, and maintain Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, or Postgres in virtualized and cloud environments
Monitor database health, troubleshoot complex issues, manage indexes, and optimize SQL queries
Manage user access, privileges, and permissions
Implement DoD STIGs, database auditing, and security patches
Design, test, and execute automated backup, recovery, and failover strategies
Configure secure data gateways, orchestrate ETL pipelines, and maintain data schemas with Systems Engineers
Identify requirements arising from security database issues
Evaluate and recommend secure remote database configurations
Liaise with Enterprise Architect, WAN, LAN, and Enterprise Management Teams on database solutions
Develop operational, maintenance, and problem-resolution documentation
Coordinate IT staff to implement solutions meeting customer expectations
Serve as database technical lead during security incident response
Ensure hardware, operating systems, and applications address database requirements and test cybersecurity mitigations
Develop database documentation for Secret, Top Secret, and JWICS networks
Assess new technologies and create implementation best practices
Establish database processes satisfying complex system-wide requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen
Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility
Possess a DoD 8140 equivalent to 8570 Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification (Security+, GSEC, etc.)
Certified Database Administrator (Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), or better)
BA/BS degree in a relevant discipline
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in the DoD
Strong knowledge and experience applying DoDD 8500.1 Information Assurance, DoDD 8520.1 Protection of SCI, DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology, DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program, and DoDI 8580.1 Information Assurance in the Defense Acquisition Process
Extensive Linux knowledge/experience
Experience with one or more database query languages (SQL, NoSQL, etc.)
Strong knowledge of database practices and USSTRATCOM database organization, operations, and objectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

10% travel
Regular full-time employment