Senior Level Database Engineer (DBA)

We are seeking a Senior-Level Database Administrator (DBA) to support mission and business-critical systems by designing, maintaining, and securing enterprise databases. In this role, you’ll apply deep technical expertise to ensure data availability, performance, integrity, and security—while mentoring junior staff and supporting database projects across the organization.

This position is ideal for a seasoned DBA who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving at scale, and supporting high-impact missions.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior DBA, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of databases supporting operational and mission needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with users and technical teams to identify database requirements and implement effective data storage solutions.

• Design, build, test, and maintain database systems, including schema design, indexing, and file organization.

• Monitor and optimize database performance across supported platforms.

• Plan, implement, and manage database security, including access controls, data integrity, backups, and recovery strategies.

• Administer user roles, permissions, and security policies in compliance with organizational and mission requirements.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on Database Management Systems (DBMS).

• Coordinate database changes, testing, and implementation activities.

• Support and manage database-related projects and initiatives.

• Oversee and mentor mid-level and junior DBAs, ensuring best practices and technical excellence.

• Ensure databases meet availability, reliability, and security standards.

This position is fully onsite in Chantilly, VA

 

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field. 12 years' of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 12 years' experience in database administration supporting enterprise or mission systems.

• Experience administering databases in Unix, Windows, and AWS environments.

• Strong understanding of database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security best practices.

• Meets DoD 8140 foundational requirements for a System Administrator with Intermediate proficiency.

• One or more of the following certifications:

  • IBM Certified Advanced Database Administrator – DB2 10.1 (Linux, Unix, Windows)

  • IBM Certified Database Administrator – DB2 10.1 (Linux, Unix, Windows)

  • Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional

  • Oracle MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator Certified Professional

  • MCSA: SQL Server 2012

  • MCSE: Data Platform Solutions

• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field.

• Previous experience supporting government or industry programs in a Database Administration role.

• Strong proficiency with Linux (RHEL 8.x+) and Windows operating systems, including system builds, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting.

• Advanced scripting and programming skills using PowerShell, Bash, and Python, with familiarity in R, C/C++, C#, HTML, and Java.

• Experience using Git for configuration management, version control, and code review workflows.

• Experience supporting secure, high-availability, or mission-critical database environments.

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.

$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.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.