Database Administrator - Top Secret Clearance

About the role

A newly awarded federal program supporting critical defense cyber and IT operations is standing up its team, and we are hiring now. Getting in at the start of a contract is the difference between inheriting someone else’s work and shaping how the job actually gets done.

Supports database administration for a federal IT service management contract, primarily the ServiceNow CMDB and its integrations, plus AD-integrated data feeds for enterprise reporting and dashboarding. Ensures data integrity, performance, and security compliance across supported platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administer the ServiceNow CMDB; ensure data accuracy and alignment with asset records
• Manage schema changes, data imports/exports, and integrations supporting ServiceNow development
• Maintain data feeds for Power BI dashboards and AD-integrated reporting sources
• Perform routine maintenance: backups, patching, performance tuning, capacity monitoring
• Manage database-level user access and permissions (least-privilege)
• Apply DISA STIG hardening; maintain NVD/CVE vulnerability awareness
• Support RMF/ATO documentation (eMASS) for database security controls
• Develop, maintain, and periodically test backup/disaster recovery procedures

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years database administration experience
• Relational database experience (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL)
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow/CMDB and AD-integrated environments
• DISA STIG hardening experience
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Security+ Certification
• Must be able to work on-site in Hanover, VA

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD/federal ITSM experience
• ServiceNow System Administrator certification
• Power BI data source management experience
• Familiarity with RMF/eMASS processes
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IS, or related field

Pay

$130,000 – $162,600 per year, depending on experience and clearance level.