SITEC - Database Administrator

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton requires Database Administrators to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3 EOM. 

This position is located at MacDill AFB in Florida.   

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.  

This role requires a strong technical foundation and will be responsible for managing complex database environments, ensuring data integrity and availability, optimizing performance, and implementing robust security and compliance measures. This position requires knowledge and experience with SQL Server, and prefers familiarity with other major database management systems such as MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or Oracle. The Database Administrator must demonstrates the ability to pay keen attention to detail, possess a strong customer service orientation and have the ability to work as part of a team.

 

• Design and Architecture: Design, install, configure, and maintain secure and scalable database systems in on-premises and cloud environments.
• Availability: Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot high availability/disaster recovery solutions such as failover-cluster instances and availability groups.
• Performance: The administrator should have experience in DBMS performance optimization and be able to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Security: The administrator should have a deep understanding of DBMS security and be able to implement and maintain administrative and technical controls.
• Collaboration: The administrator should be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with other administrators, engineers, and stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Communication: The administrator must have strong communication skills and be able to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Problem Solving: The administrator should have the ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions to meet the needs of the organization in the cloud and on-premises environments.
• Continuous Learning: The rapidly changing nature of technology requires the administrator to have a continuous learning mindset and be comfortable with adapting to new technologies and best practices in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Preferred skills: experience with DBMS supporting technologies such as Active Directory\EntraID, DNS, GPO, PKI, Kerberos, and automation
• In addition to these skills, the administrator should also have experience with IT service management practices and a deep understanding of DBMS architecture and best practices. Familiarity with government and industry security standards, such as STIGs, is also desirable for a senior database administrator working in the Department of Defense.

Qualifications

Requirements:

 

• Min 9 years with HS degree, 7 years with AS/AA degree, 5 years with BS/BA, 3 years with MS/MA
• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification  
• DoD TS/SCI clearance  

Highly Desired:

• Must be DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 421 – Database Administrator - Intermediate level or higher by 1 Oct 26.
• MariaDB Certified Database Administrator OR
• Oracle Certified Professional OR
• Azure Database Administrator Associate

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.