Principal Database Administrator
Listed on 2026-07-08
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator
Job Details
Principal Database Administrator
Location:
State College, PA or Dulles, VA (Onsite)
Position Type:
Contract to Hire
Shift: 5x40
Job
Hourly Rate: $74.00 - $107.00 per hour based on experience and benefits package
Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Poly required (Active)
W2 Hourly Contract Only. No 1099, no C2C, no third parties, no Visas or Green Cards. No Exceptions.
Company:
Geo Logics
Geo Logics is hiring a Principal Database Administrator to support teams in State College, PA or Dulles, VA. You will have the opportunity to directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. In this position you will be responsible for creating, updating, and managing databases and the code that interacts with them.
Required Qualifications- Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly Clearance
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of Database Administration experience.
- Experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) solutions including Oracle Exadata and Oracle Intelligent Advisor (OIA).
- Experience working with Systems and Software Engineers to implement and modify backend databases.
- Experience using Linux command line to perform database administration activities.
- Experience troubleshooting database issues such as DR, replication & backups and other related issues.
- Experience troubleshooting performance issues.
- Experience with database security controls and audit & compliance requirements.
- Experience with automating routine tasks.
- Current Security+ certification or ability to obtain Security+ certification within 90 days of start.
- Experience virtualizing or containerizing databases.
- Existing Security+ Certification.
- Experience with AWS.
- Experience with No
SQL database products such as MongoDB and DynamoDB. - Experience with Spatial databases.
- Coding experience (SQL, Python, Java) is helpful.
- Identify and understand customer needs and apply sound, demonstrable understanding of database principles, theories, and concepts related to software engineering to translate those needs to viable design solutions.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas well.
- Use proven problem solving and analytical skills.
If interested, please respond to Meredith Baldwin with your interest level, a recent copy of your resume, and your availability for a call at
Geo Logics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran.
Meredith Baldwin
Recruiter
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