Senior Database Administrator III (DBA) – Secret Clearance| Riverside, CA

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator III to provide full-time, on-site support to the CBP Air and Marine Operations Center in Riverside, CA, with an opportunity to travel to locations such as Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. This role is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing database environments that support C4I systems, AMOSS, ISR platforms, and associated mission applications, ensuring data availability, integrity, security, and performance in alignment with operational requirements. This position is contingent on contract award, with an expected start date of September 1, 2026, and requires an active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize database systems supporting AMOSS, ISR, and C4I environments
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and security across all database platforms
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and execution
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in mission-critical environments
• Manage database access controls and ensure compliance with security requirements
• Support integration of databases with applications, systems, and data sources
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to support system enhancements and data requirements
• Develop and maintain database documentation, procedures, and standards
• Support data migration, replication, and synchronization efforts
• Ensure compliance with configuration management and change control processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; 10 years of relevant work experience may substitute
• Experience supporting maintenance and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, or ISR systems in operational environments
• Experience troubleshooting complex system issues across hardware, software, and network components
• Experience working with mission equipment, maintenance tools, and COTS systems
• Experience using diagnostic and test equipment to identify and resolve system faults
• Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements and ability to apply technical procedures in mission environments
• Experience administering enterprise-level database systems in operational environments
• Experience performing database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Experience managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
• Experience supporting database security, access controls, and compliance requirements
• Current and active DoD Secret security clearance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), project management tools (e.g., MS Project), and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)

Travel

• Travel, both CONUS and OCONUS by motor vehicle and/or air travel may be required; some overnight stays possible
• OCONUS locations include Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
• Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements

Work Environment

• Primarily an office-based role in Riverside, CA with standard desk/computer work
• Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk and looking at a computer for most of the workday
• May require short-distance travel to offices, conference rooms, and buildings on site
• Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil
• Position requires working in a stressful environment with strict deadlines and attention to detail

Background & Security

• Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
• Alcohol and drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $111,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Generous tuition and training support
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
• Employee referral program
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

About Cambridge International Systems

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through teamwork. By working collaboratively, listening proactively, and engaging across functions, we create solutions that build on the best ideas our employees bring to the table. We are committed to one another, to persevere in order to get the job done, and to do so with integrity every time.