Principal Database Administrator / Lead DBA (Top Secret Clearance)

nask incorporated • United State

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AI Summary

Lead enterprise database administration, performance tuning, and high-availability solutions for mission-critical systems in defense and intelligence. Oversee database operations, security, and scalability across relational, NoSQL, and cloud environments. Requires 5+ years of hands-on DBA experience with deep expertise in PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MongoDB, Linux, and cloud infrastructure.

Key Highlights

Lead database administration, performance tuning, and high-availability for large-scale mission-critical systems

Hands-on troubleshooting, optimization, and capacity planning for multi-terabyte databases

Collaborate with engineering teams on database architecture, migrations, and cloud/containerized deployments

Key Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise database systems supporting defense and intelligence missions

Troubleshoot complex performance bottlenecks across CPU, memory, storage, and I/O in high-availability environments

Lead database migrations, upgrades, and modernization efforts in cloud/containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes)

Develop scripts (Python) and tools to automate database administration and operational tasks

Collaborate with engineering teams to establish database standards, best practices, and infrastructure planning

Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance for large-scale multi-terabyte databases

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Technical Skills Required

Enterprise Database Administration (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB) SQL and Relational Database Design Linux/Unix Systems Administration

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation (50% above base via profit-sharing and benefits)

Individual offices and collaboration spaces

Casual yet professional work environment

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Nice to Have

Security clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph

Security+ certification or higher

Certifications (Oracle OCP, AWS/Microsoft Azure Database Administrator)

Experience with C/C++, AWS cloud services (RDS, DynamoDB, EMR, etc.), and distributed architectures

Multi-platform database administration (relational + NoSQL)

Job Description

Beavercreek, OH (Relocation assistance available) Active Top Secret to applyAt NASK, we’re growing, building great teams, and doing exciting work supporting the Intelligence and Defense communities.We are looking for an experienced Principal Database Administrator / Lead DBA who enjoys getting hands-on with complex database environments and taking ownership of their performance, reliability, security, and day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for a senior DBA who can troubleshoot challenging database issues, optimize performance at scale, and ensure critical data systems remain available, secure, and responsive.

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