Database administrator jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 1, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,136
Employers: 592

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $114,018Across 177 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $49.49Across 106 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%112 listings
Hybrid: 6%70 listings
On-site: 17%197 listings

Not specified: 67% (757 listings)

Employers hiring include Eliassen Group (47), 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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Added 17 days ago
Senior Database Administrator
Envision Innovative Solutions
Annapolis Junction, MD
Envision Innovative Solutions is seeking a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused Senior Database Administrator to join our team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. This onsite…
Added 17 days ago
Senior Database Administrator
Envision Innovative Solutions
Columbia, MD
Envision Innovative Solutions is seeking a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused Senior Database Administrator to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. This onsite position is…
Added 17 days ago
Database Administrator III
BDR Solutions LLC
Remote, United States
BDR Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Database Administrator III to
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Senior SQL Database Administrator (TS/SCI Required)
Praescient Analytics
Ft. Belvoir, VA
Added 17 days ago
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Database Administrator
Calvary Chapel Fellowship of Melbourne
West Melbourne, FL
- $18.5 to $19.7 USD / hour
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Senior Database Administrator - 2 & 3rd Shift
Regions Bank
Birmingham, AL
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Senior Oracle Database Administrator
Conduent
Remote, United States
Conduent is seeking an Oracle DBA to manage the full lifecycle of Oracle database systems, ensuring availability, performance, and data security. The role spans on‑premises and cloud…
Added 17 days ago
Senior Oracle Database Administrator
Conduent
Remote, United States
Conduent is seeking an Oracle DBA to manage the full lifecycle of Oracle database systems, ensuring availability, performance, and data security. The role spans on‑premises and cloud…
Added 17 days ago
Oracle eBusiness Suite (EBS) Database Administrator
GD Information Technology, Inc.
Remote, United States
Database Administration, Exadata Administration, Oracle Database, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Exadata Database MachineCertifications:
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Database Administrator
LUMA Energy ServCo, LLC
United States
Administers, maintains, and optimizes enterprise Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server environments by managing performance, security, recoverability, and high-availability to ensure…
Added 18 days ago
Sr. Systems (Database) Administrator
CACI
Hampton, VA · Hampton
Job Title: Sr. Systems (Database) Administrator
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Senior DBA/DBE Consultant
Green Dot Corporation
Los Angeles, CA · San Francisco, CA
- $134,100 to $201,100 USD / year
Added 18 days ago
Oracle Database Administrator
CACI
Reston, VA · Reston
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Database Administrator
CACI
Ashburn, VA · Ashburn
Mission Application Administrator – Journeyman, Senior & SME
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SQL Database Administrator
CACI
Fort Bragg, NC · Fayetteville, NC · NC · Fort Liberty · Fayetteville
Join CACI and make a difference in national defense by supporting US Special Operations Command. We're seeking an expert SQL Database Administrator with advan
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Senior Database Administrator
CACI
Fort Bragg, NC · NC · Fort Liberty
You will support a growing custom geospatial database environment by creating and managing database objects, constraints, dependencies, relationships, and both traditional and large object…
Added 18 days ago
Database Administrator
CACI
Springfield, VA · St. Louis, MO · Springfield · St. Louis
Serve as a Database Administrator supporting the client’s Corporate Business Information Systems. Provides Oracle database support for Oracle RDBMS, Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control,…
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Database Administrator
CACI
St. Louis, MO · Springfield, VA · Chantilly, VA · St. Louis · Springfield · Chantilly
Join our team as a Database Administrator supporting critical Corporate Business Information Systems. In this role, you’ll work hands‑on with a broad range of database technologies -…
Added 18 days ago
Cloud Database Administrator (CDA)
CACI
Sarasota, FL · Denver, CO · Dulles, VA · Sarasota · Denver · Dulles
Job Title: Cloud Database Administrator (CDA)
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Database Administrator - Central (A)
UM Corp (Enterprise)
Remote, United States
The University of Miami Health System (“UHealth”) IT Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Database Administrator.
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Sr. Database Administrator
OneSource Virtual HR, Inc.
Remote, United States
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Senior SQL Database Administrator
Zelis Healthcare, LLC
United States
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Database Administrator
SAIC
Suitland, MD
Varen, an SAIC company is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join our team. This position in located in Suitland, MD and requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph to be…
Added 19 days ago
Database Administrator
Govcio LLC
Fort Meade, MD
GovCIO is currently hiring for a Database Administrator to design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure. This position will be located in Fort Meade, MD and will be an onsite…
Added 19 days ago
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Database Administrator VI
Goldbelt, Inc.
Remote, United States
- $130,000 to $140,000 USD / year

Praescient Analytics

Senior SQL Database Administrator (TS/SCI Required)

Ft. Belvoir, VA, United States

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Apr 17, 2026

Original job description

Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA

Clearance Required: TS/SCI minimum (US Citizen)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Praescient Analytics:

Praescient Analytics is a leader in delivering advanced analytic, data engineering, and technology integration solutions in support of the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement. Our mission is to empower analysts and decision-makers through data-driven insights, enabling faster and more effective mission outcomes.

Position Overview:

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to provide comprehensive database management for the Data Capabilities Division (DCD). You will lead the administration of approximately nine Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) hosting twenty databases across five distinct networks (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, BICES, and CENTRIXS-K). This role ensures the performance, integrity, and security of databases supporting custom .NET applications within the Army Intelligence enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

Systems Maintenance: Perform and record daily system checks (approximately 15 checks) to ensure 100% of findings are tracked via the DCD IT Portal.
High Availability: Maintain healthy and reliable data replication using technologies such as Availability Groups.
Security & Compliance: Apply the latest DISA STIGs within 30 calendar days of release and implement "least privileged access" security requirements.
Performance Tuning: Optimize code and stored procedures to provide fast query responses and assist application developers with database requirements.
Disaster Recovery: Develop and test backup and recovery plans, performing monthly integrity testing on at least 10% of database backups.
Technical Documentation: Create and maintain logical architecture diagrams, entity relationship diagrams (ERD), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Operational Support: Respond to unscheduled system outages within 30 minutes and provide after-hours on-site support with a 2-hour response time when notified of malfunctions.

Required Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in SQL database administration supporting production environments.
Technical Expertise: 5 years of experience installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server in High Availability Group configurations.
Scripting: 5 years of experience with T-SQL, including writing scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and views to automate maintenance.
Leadership: 3 years of experience serving as a team leader, managing task progress, and mentoring junior personnel.
Security: 3 years of experience implementing security measures in accordance with industry best practices and DISA STIGs.
Active TS/SCI Level Security Clearance (U.S. Citizen)

Certifications:

Current DoDD 8140.01 (formerly DoDD 8570.01-M) certification – IAT Level II (or higher). Examples Include: CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Cloud+, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA) or SQL Server 2016 or SQL Database Administration Certification

What you can expect from us:

Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
401(k) with company match
Travel & performance incentives
3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
$5K annual training allowance
$500 book allowance
Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts - skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering - brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

US Citizenship Required

Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

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Skills

SQL
Google Analytics
Database management systems
RDMS
.NET
Regulatory compliance
Security regulations
Implement ICT recovery system
Documentation
Database administration
Microsoft SQL Server
Leadership
Coaching
Security+
CCNA
Collaboration

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