Database Administrator, Senior (TS/SCI w/Poly)
Job Description
Parsons is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with strong Linux systems administration and networking expertise. The DBA will support and maintain database systems hosted on Linux-based servers across both physical and virtual environments. This role includes ensuring database performance, reliability, and security while supporting the underlying Linux and network infrastructure required for distributed data operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform daily maintenance and health checks for Linux-hosted database environments
- Diagnose and resolve database, Linux system, and infrastructure issues in networked environments
- Monitor and optimize both database and system performance using established tools
- Plan and coordinate database upgrades, migrations, and scheduled system outages
- Support network monitoring and maintain connectivity essential for database operations
- Install and maintain server, storage, and networking equipment in datacenter environments
- Document database architecture, configuration changes, and infrastructure updates
- Work with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to maintain system authorization and compliance
- Support occasional after-hours maintenance windows for critical database or system updates
Required Qualifications
- Current TS/SCI clearance with Poly
- Bachelor’s degree in a technology discipline and 8+ years of experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree
- Experience administering Linux operating systems in support of enterprise applications or database workloads
- Experience supporting virtual environments and deploying Linux-based services used by databases
- Experience with Cisco network devices, including networking fundamentals essential to database connectivity
- Strong understanding of core networking technologies (TCP/IP, UDP, firewall concepts) as they relate to secure and reliable database operations
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with modern data workflow tools such as NiFi
- Experience with virtualization or container technologies (e.g., Docker) used to host database services
- Familiarity with ELK or similar monitoring and logging stacks
- Understanding of enterprise network services supporting authentication, logging, and distributed access control
- Experience with automation tools such as Salt, Ansible, or Puppet
- Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira)
Security Clearance Requirement
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.
Pay
Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00
Benefits
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
About the Role
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace.
Qualifications
- Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
Benefits
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!
Benefits
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