Database administrator jobs in the United States

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Counted Oct 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,136
Employers: 582

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $114,370Across 176 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $50.22Across 107 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 10%113 listings
Hybrid: 6%70 listings
On-site: 17%192 listings

Not specified: 67% (761 listings)

Employers hiring include Eliassen Group (51), Highmark Health (45), Contact Government Services, LLC (40).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Database administrator jobs in the United States

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Senior Oracle Database Administrator
State of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
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FMxC2 Database Administrator (DBA)
Citizant Inc
Montgomery, AL
- $100,000 to $105,000 USD / year
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Configuration Management Database Administrator
SAIC
Remote, United States
The Configuration Management Database Administrator for Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I), PMW 110 will be responsible for…
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PAMS Database Administrator (DBA)
Citizant Inc
Montgomery, AL
- $100,000 to $105,000 USD / year
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DBA
Apps Associates
Acton, MA
- $184,995 USD / year
Position Title: Senior Database Administrator I (APPS06)
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Senior Database Administrator
UMB BANK NA
Kansas City, MO
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Database Administrator
Alliance Technical Group
Sabine Pass
- $22 USD / hour
Alliance Technical Group is filling a Database Administrator I position for our Emissions Monitoring division. Alliance Emissions Monitoring (AEM) is our Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR)…
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Senior Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Database Administrator
ECS FEDERAL LLC
Remote, United States
ECS is seeking a Senior Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Database Administrator to work remotely.
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Database Administrator
Alliance
Sabine Pass
- $22 USD / hour
Alliance Technical Group is filling a Database Administrator I position for our Emissions Monitoring division. Alliance Emissions Monitoring (AEM) is our Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR)…
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Database Administrator (Senior)
DecisionPoint | Cortek
Remote, United States
DecisionPoint seeks two Senior Database Administrators to support daily database operations, monitoring, maintenance, access administration, patching, backup and recovery, and…
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MySQL & PostgreSQL Database Administrator
SAIC
Washington, DC
We are seeking a MySQL and Postgres Database Admin to lead enterprise database environments to AWS Cloud. The position requires expertise in AWS MySQL, with strong hands-on experience in…
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Senior Database Administrator
FORTEC Integrated
Remote, United States
As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be the primary stakeholder for the company, performance, and integrity of our products' data environments. We are looking for a technical expert…
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Senior Database Administrator
FORTEC Integrated
Remote, United States
As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be the primary stakeholder for the company, performance, and integrity of our products' data environments. We are looking for a technical expert…
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Senior Database Administrator
FORTEC Integrated
Remote, United States
As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be the primary stakeholder for the company, performance, and integrity of our products' data environments. We are looking for a technical expert…
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Database Administrator
Guidehouse Digital, LLC
WA
- $113,000 to $188,000 USD / year
Supporting a premier law enforcement agency, the Database Administrator will lead the migration and on-going support of the MREF database architecture, the Oracle to Microsoft SQL or DB2…
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Oracle Database Administrator
Concept Plus
Fort Meade, MD
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Lead Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator
FIS Management Services LLC
United States
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DATA ADMINISTRATOR
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Port Orange, FL
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Senior Database Administrator
MWResource, Inc.
Taylor, TX
Provides advanced database administration across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms supporting grid and market systems, delivering expert-level operational support across the…
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Database Administrator MS Access (User Support and Developer), Emerging Talent Intern (Spring)
MTA
Brooklyn, NY
- $19 USD / hour
Position Title: Database Administrator MS Access, Emerging Talent Intern
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Database Administrator
Ram Drugs Inc
BROOKLYN, NY
- $106,267 USD / year
Database Administrator w/Masters degree or Foreign Equivalent in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or Computer Engineering and one (1) year experience as a Database…
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NCIS SQL Database Administrator | Active Top Secret clearance
GD Information Technology, Inc.
United States
Transform technology into opportunity as a SQL Database Admin
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PAC Office and Data Administrator
Green Bay Packers, Inc. and its subsidiaries
Green Bay, WI
The PAC Office and Data Administrator role helps in optimizing club operations by streamlining administrative workflows, managing digital communication, and transforming raw operational…
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Senior AWS Cloud Database Administrator- Remote within the US
OEConnection
United States
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Database Administrator
American Operations Corporation
Montgomery, AL
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Peraton

Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator

Herndon, VA, United States

Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000.

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Pay: Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000.
Apply by: Oct 26, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Join our exceptional team at Peraton and bring your expertise as a SQL Database Engineer to contribute to a prestigious, worldwide national intelligence program. We are at the forefront of mission application design, development, engineering, and integration services for the U.S. Intelligence Community, and we're excited to welcome individuals like you who are ready to make a difference.

At Peraton, we are recognized leaders in Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Operations, and Engineering. We are committed to protecting and advancing our nation's interests. Here's why you should consider joining us:

Mission-Critical Work:
You'll be part of a team with over a decade of experience in developing and sustaining mission-critical applications that provide a crucial decision advantage to warfighters, defense planners, and policy makers.
Impactful Role:
Your contributions will directly support our nation's security interests, including warfighters and interagency partners, as we defend America's national security.
Professional Growth:
We invest in your growth and development, offering competitive compensation, challenging opportunities, and a clear path for career advancement.
Family-Focused Benefits:
We care about you and your family, offering paid benefits that demonstrate our commitment to your well-being.

Position Description:

As a Microsoft SQL Server Database Engineer, you will be responsible for a range of exciting tasks:

Perform database administration activities, including the installation and maintenance of database management software, and the design and implementation of predictive analysis.
Configure, provision, operate, and administer database management systems and related software, as well as backend storage server and hardware platforms.
Design, install, monitor, maintain, and fine-tune production databases while ensuring high data availability.
Contribute to the development and implementation of database policies and procedures to maintain data integrity and availability, including software updates.
Collaborate closely with the development, business, and operations teams to ensure the security and confidentiality of data.
Take ownership of the availability, reliability, and integrity of business data stored in production databases.

Additionally, please note that while you will be required to work full-time in a SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility), we offer flexible working hours to accommodate your needs.

If you're up for a challenge, eager to advance your career, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and ready to support our country's defense and intelligence missions, we invite you to start a conversation with us. Join Peraton, where your skills will be valued and your contributions will have a lasting impact on national security.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph adjudication or active TS with the ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in a field of study applicable to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience. Additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
A minimum 8 years of experience with SQL Server database administration
Active Security+ (DoD 8570 Baseline certification for IAT Level 2)
Must be able to install, configure, and maintain database management systems according to the project requirements
Able to perform regular backups of all databases to ensure data integrity and availability
Able to implement and maintain database security measures, including user access control and encryption
Able to monitor database performance and optimize queries and indexes for improved efficiency
Able to handle database migrations and upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss; can troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly to minimize disruptions
Requires good communication skills to collaborate with other teams, such as application developers and system administrators, to ensure seamless integration and performance
Must have experience and knowledge in realm of DOD policies, best practices, and industry standards for database administration
Experience with implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
Experience with Microsoft Windows Operating System Experience in upgrading major database instances
Ability to work closely with system admins and ISSO on application upgrades, documentation and STIG remediation

Desired Qualifications:

Ability to design, develop, and document technical solutions, standard operating procedures, and change requests.
Experience with capacity planning, utilization, and performance monitoring (Index, Table, Queries, and Stored procedures).
Familiar with writing SQL queries to generate system data reports, modify data as necessary, etc.
Experience in database design and development
Experience architecting, designing, developing, and managing databases using relational databases

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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