Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Final date to receive applications: 31 July 2026

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Location: Herndon, VA

Employment Type: Full Time

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Herndon, VA

Join our team as a Database Administrator providing comprehensive database support across the full lifecycle of Sponsor projects. This position delivers development, integration, configuration, deployment, optimization, and O&M services; maintains dev, test, and production database environments; manages patches, installations, migrations, and backup/recovery operations; and partners with architects to plan capacity for application and database servers.

Who We Are: We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.

Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence

At Ardent Principles, passionate integrity and a relentless pursuit of excellence define who we are. We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your long‑term success. Our mission is to connect fulfilled employees with satisfied clients, ensuring your well‑being and professional satisfaction directly contribute to exceptional outcomes for those we serve.

Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

• Providing database support for the development, integration, configuration, deployment, optimization and O&M to the Sponsor’s projects and services.
• Providing development, testing and production database server support to the Sponsor’s projects and services.
• Providing O&M database support to include database patches, installations, data and database migrations, and backup/recovery database maintenance.
• Working with architects on capacity planning for application and database servers.

• Highly Competitive Salary
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  Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off
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  Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
• Dedicated Training Budget
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  Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
• 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance
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  Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
• 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance
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  Offering financial security and peace of mind.
• 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match
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  Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
• 11 Paid Government Holidays
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  Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
• Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance
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  Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Herndon, VA during core hours.