Senor Database Administrator/IT Specialist

About the Role

Parsons is seeking a talented Database Administrator / IT Specialist to join our growing Mission Solutions team. In this role, you will support and enhance mission-critical database systems and IT infrastructure, empowering the DoD and Defense Intelligence Enterprise to securely manage and access intelligence data.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise database systems (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Manage IT infrastructure, including virtualization platforms, server administration, and networking.
• Install, configure, and upgrade database and server hardware/software.
• Monitor database and system performance, implement tuning improvements, and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure database security, backup, and disaster recovery procedures are in place and tested.
• Collaborate with software development and analyst teams to support data integration and access requirements.
• Participate in technical discussions to support both near-term and long-term planning.
• Provide technical support for a team of engineers and customers.
• Present information using data visualization and reporting tools.

Clearance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Top Secret clearance.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with a counterintelligence polygraph.

Required Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 12 years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 17 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with database administration (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with IT infrastructure management, including virtualization (VMware, Nutanix), server administration, networking, and both Linux and Windows environments.
• Ability to analyze technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with highly technical teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies.
• Growth mindset: You are not expected to know our full tech stack on day one, but you should be eager to learn and grow.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Nutanix VM clusters.
• Experience with database design, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Experience with IT security best practices, compliance, and applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Linux+, Network+, or other relevant certifications.

Pay & Benefits

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.