Senior Database Administrator III; DBA Secret Clearance| Riverside, CA

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking a Senior Database Administrator III to support operations in Riverside, CA, with an opportunity to travel to locations such as Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. This position is contingent on contract award, with an expected start date in September 1st, 2026. This is a full-time, CONUS/OCONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance.

The base salary range for this role is $111,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in designing, building, securing, and operating software solutions that support mission success and operational excellence across Federal Government organizations. Seeking a 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.

• 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

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; experience may substitute
• 10 years of relevant work experience
• Technical Expertise:
• Experience supporting maintenance and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, or ISR systems in operational environments
• 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 ability to apply technical procedures in mission environments
• Administering enterprise-level database systems in operational environments
• Performing database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
• Supporting database security, access controls, and compliance requirements
• Certifications:
• Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Project management tools such as MS Project or equivalent
• Collaboration tools such as Teams and Share Point

• Travel, both CONUS and OCONUS by motor vehicle and/or air travel may be required; some overnight stays possible.
• OCONUS locations include:
• Aguadilla and Puerto Rico
• Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.

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