Database Administrator

General information

Requisition #

R71874

Locations

USA-MD-Fort Detrick

Posting Date

11/05/2026

Security Clearance Required

Public Trust/Suitability

Remote Type

Hybrid

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Database Administrator to join our team in Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD. This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite and flexible telework options available on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this position requires flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends to support operational requirements, deployments, or emergency maintenance, with flexible scheduling options provided.

As a key technical expert, you will support a vital suite of systems instrumental in the management of Medical Logistics (MEDLOG) business processes across Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), warehouses, and in-field environments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform database administration, maintenance, patching, and upgrades across PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and Redis environments to ensure high availability and stability.
• Drive data migration, conversion efforts, software deployment operations, and deployment planning activities to support critical production operations.
• Monitor database performance statistics, perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and manage tables, indexes, constraints, views, user access, and security.
• Develop Linux scripts, services, and ETL jobs, alongside Ansible/Jenkins playbooks and Puppet scripts for database automation.
• Proactively identify and communicate issues, risks, and progress while delivering exceptional support and solutions to customers and IT stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree (minimum Bachelor's) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
• If no degree then 6 years of experience in a related field plus an approved certification to meet DoD 8140 compliance (Cloud+, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or Security/CASP+).
• 4+ years as a DBA specializing in PostgreSQL 16.x, Oracle 19c, and AWS RDS, along with 3+ years managing MongoDB (v7.x/v8.x) and Redis (v8.x).
• 4+ years crafting SQL, SQL*Plus, and JSON queries, backed by 3+ years of scripting in Bash, Python, or JavaScript.
• 3+ years operating in Linux environments, automating deployment with Ansible and Puppet, and developing services for ETL jobs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare cybersecurity reports, briefings, and status updates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with Nifi v2.x, ElasticSearch v8.x/v9.x, MS SQL Server, and/or MySQL.
• Experience contributing as part of an Agile team and supporting cybersecurity activities (documentation and resolving database-related findings).
• Superior customer service, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, hold at least a Public Trust clearance, and be subject to a Tier 2 Investigation for DoD Common Access Card (CAC) eligibility.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $104,200.00-$172,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.