Database Administrator III, COMSEC Responsible Officer

Role Overview

• Manage, maintain, and support databases integral to TMAC operations, ensuring data integrity, availability, and performance across development, integration, test, and sustainment environments.
• Perform database account management, including creation, modification, and removal of user accounts and roles in accordance with security and least-privilege principles.
• Conduct database backups, restorations, and recovery operations; maintain and document backup schedules, logs, and validation activities.
• Implement database security updates, patches, and configuration changes to maintain compliance with DoD and program security requirements.
• Perform regular monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of database performance, including query tuning, indexing, and resource utilization adjustments.
• Document maintenance actions, configuration changes, and issue resolutions in accordance with operational and data integrity standards.
• Provide user support and, as needed, training on database-related tools, access, and procedures.
• Coordinate with systems administrators and engineering staff to support upgrades, configuration changes, and problem resolution impacting database-dependent applications and services.
• Ensure compliance with operational requirements, documentation standards, and audit/compliance needs related to database operations.
• Generate and maintain data management deliverables, including backup logs, security artifact records, and support documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
• Support integration of database operations with broader TMAC infrastructure, including platform engineering, server administration, and network support as required by the mission.

Requirements

• 10 years of relevant experience, including significant hands-on work in system/database administration within secure, mission-critical environments.
• 5–7 years of System Administration experience (Windows and/or Red Hat) supporting complex operational or lab environments.
• 5–7 years of experience serving as a COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) or in a comparable COMSEC account management role.
• At least 1 year of experience managing Microtech disk publishers, including configuration, calibration, and monitoring.
• Skilled in platform engineering (e.g., Tanzu, Kubernetes), server administration (Windows/Red Hat), and/or network engineering.
• Experience with Optical Media Tracking and disk cloning operations using Logicube drive cloners.
• Skilled in one or more of the following: – Network configuration and configuration backups – Configuration, calibration, and monitoring of Microtech disk publishers – Technical Control operations – Network and NSX engineering – COMSEC account management – SISP system live mission support – Test Bed Administrator and integration support for space systems
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams (systems, network, security, engineering) to support upgrades, configuration changes, and problem resolution.
• Strong documentation skills and experience generating logs, records, and compliance artifacts suitable for audit and inspection.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, OR Equivalent DoD/Military training in database administration, systems administration, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum: Active TS/SCI clearance required to start.
• Holds Security+ certification.
• Holds VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA) and VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certifications.
• Holds a DoD 8140 qualifying certification; one or more of the following (or equivalent) is required/preferred: – Cloud+ – GSEC – SSCP

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• Kubernetes
• TypeScript
• VMware

Benefits

• healthcare benefits
• paid leave
• retirement plans
• insurance programs
• education and training assistance