Senior Database Administrator

Postgres
UNITED STATES
October 25, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: MANTECH
Location: Crane, IN
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Database Administrator to join our team in Crane, Indiana. As a core member, you will assist in the research & design, engineering, integration, testing, training, logistics, laboratory research, field engineering, and acquisition and operations analysis in support of a variety of Navy and Marine Corps programs and projects with a focus on defensive cyber technologies, mission assurance, and resilience capabilities for the tactical network environment.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, deploy, and manage high-performance database systems using SQLite or PostgreSQL, ensuring scalability and reliability for mission-critical applications.
  • Drive performance tuning and optimization initiatives, diagnosing and resolving bottlenecks to keep systems running at peak efficiency.
  • Establish and enforce comprehensive backup, recovery, and security strategies to protect data integrity and ensure business continuity.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design database solutions, and integrate them seamlessly into broader infrastructures.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • 12+ years of proven experience as a Database Administrator, with deep expertise in SQLite or PostgreSQL environments.
  • BA/BS degree (or High School Diploma with 6 years of additional relevant experience, or Associate’s Degree with 4 years of additional relevant experience).
  • Mastery of database design principles, including normalization, indexing, and advanced query optimization.
  • Extensive experience managing complex databases, with a focus on backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a track record of resolving complex database issues under tight deadlines.
  • Strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills, with experience guiding and inspiring technical teams.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Proficiency with additional database platforms such as MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server, showcasing versatility in database management.
  • Skill in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate routine database administration tasks and boost efficiency.
  • Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL workflows, or business intelligence tools to support advanced data analytics.
  • Expertise in leveraging database monitoring and performance analysis tools to proactively maintain system health.

Clearance Requirements

  • Must have a current/active Secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements

  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

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