Senior Database Administrator III

Job Description

Company: Prescient Edge
Location: Riverside, CA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Prescient Edge is seeking a Senior Database Administrator III opportunity to support a Federal Government client.

Planned Systems International (PSI) is an enterprise IT services company that designs, builds, secures, and operates software solutions that support mission success and operational excellence across Federal Government organizations. PSI is seeking an AMOC Senior Database Administrator III to provide full-time, on-site support to the CBP Air and Marine Operations Center.

This role is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing database environments that support C4I systems, AMOSS, ISR platforms, and associated mission applications, ensuring data availability, integrity, security, and performance in alignment with operational requirements.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize database systems supporting AMOSS, ISR, and C4I environments.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and security across all database platforms.
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in mission-critical environments.
• Manage database access controls and ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Support integration of databases with applications, systems, and data sources.
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to support system enhancements and data requirements.
• Develop and maintain database documentation, procedures, and standards.
• Support data migration, replication, and synchronization efforts.
• Ensure compliance with configuration management and change control processes.
• Work in operational environments supporting technical systems (may require standing, walking, and limited lifting of equipment).
• Travel and deploy to operational locations as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (experience may substitute for a degree).
• Experience: 10+ years of experience administering enterprise-level database systems in operational environments.
• Experience performing database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Experience supporting database security, access controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience integrating databases with applications and system architectures.
• Experience working within DoD, DHS, or similar Federal environments.
• Proficiency in Database management systems (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL or similar).
• Proficiency with database monitoring, performance tuning, and backup/recovery tools.
• Experience with scripting languages (SQL, PowerShell, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Experience supporting maintenance and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, or ISR systems in operational environments.
• Experience troubleshooting complex system issues across hardware, software, and network components.
• Experience working with mission equipment, maintenance tools, and COTS systems.
• Experience using diagnostic and test equipment to identify and resolve system faults.
• Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements and the ability to apply technical procedures in mission environments.

Benefits & Perks

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Contingency Note: Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award.

Travel & Operational Requirements: Travel is required to support mission operations, system maintenance, and engineering activities across CBP operational locations. Personnel will deploy to sites including CAMOC in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and other CONUS and OCONUS locations to perform installation, troubleshooting, integration, and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, ISR, and telecommunications systems. Travel may be scheduled or occur on short notice in response to mission priorities or system outages. Duration may range from short-term temporary duty to extended support periods based on operational needs. All travel will be Government-directed and reimbursed in accordance with applicable Federal Travel Regulations and contract provisions.