Database Administrator

Peraton is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support our National Programs Intelligence Systems & Application Operating Unit. The SITE III ITS Task Order effort is charged with the orchestration, sustainment, and evolution of a portfolio of mission applications and services for an Intelligence customer.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for all Operation & Maintenance (O&M) tasks and maintaining operational baselines and performance of application O&M activities to include: patching, database performance monitoring, and customer support. When necessary the candidate will troubleshoot database performance issues and recommend appropriate action. Candidate will work closely with members of the project team, product subject matter experts, end users, and software engineers to ensure that the application remains operational by monitoring performance, providing technical assistance, and consultation to users. Additional duties will include supporting system administrators, developing tools to assist in management of systems, ensuring application documentation (e.g., System Administration Guides, SOPs, Installation Procedures, etc.), and performing daily application/database backups.

Database Maintenance and Monitoring:

Ensure the integrity, security, and availability of Oracle and PostgreSQL databases by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and conducting routine maintenance.
• Perform database tuning, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Ensure database systems run efficiently and meet business requirements through performance analysis.

Security and Compliance:

• Administer and enforce security policies and procedures for databases across development, test, and production environments.
• Maintain privileged user accounts, ensuring compliance with DIA and DoD security regulations.
• Complete annual user training and conduct security patching in coordination with system administrators.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with platform system administrators, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure database and system performance.
• Offer recommendations for system and performance improvements, and provide support for database-related issues.
• Participate in system accreditation processes and support RMF compliance for the classified environment.

Technology and Tools:

• Administer and optimize databases using Oracle 19c, PostgreSQL, and related tools such as RMAN, PL/SQL, and Oracle Text.
• Work with application servers like WebLogic, JBOSS, and Tomcat, and server platforms such as Linux (RHEL, CentOS) and Windows Server.
• Utilize AWS (C2S), CI/CD processes, and containerization (OpenShift, API services) where applicable.

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.