Sr. Database Administrator; DBA Security Clearance

Position: Sr. Database Administrator (DBA) with Security Clearance
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can:
Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR:
Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. We're looking for a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team supporting mission-critical systems. This role is ideal for a mid- to senior-level professional who thrives in secure environments and brings broad experience across database administration, AWS, and Dev Ops practices.

You'll play a key role in maintaining, optimizing, and securing database systems that directly support high-impact operations across both on-premises and cloud environments. 🛠️

Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement, and maintain enterprise database systems (relational and/or No

SQL)

* Support and manage databases across on-premises and cloud (AWS) environments

* Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize queries and indexing

* Manage database backups, recovery strategies, and high availability solutions

* Deploy and manage database infrastructure in AWS environments (RDS, EC2, Aurora, etc.)

* Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to integrate databases into CI/CD pipelines

* Implement and enforce database security best practices (encryption, access control, auditing)

* Support system migrations, upgrades, and patching activities

* Maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures ⚙️

Required Qualifications
* Active Security Clearance (Secret or higher)

* 4-8+ years of database administration experience (mid to senior level)

* Hands-on experience managing any major database platforms (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, Postgre

SQL, SQL Server, Mongo

DB, etc.)

* Experience working in AWS cloud environments (RDS, EC2, S3, IAM, etc.)

* Familiarity with Dev Ops tools and practices (e.g., Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git)

* Proficiency in SQL scripting, performance tuning, and query optimization

* Experience with backup/recovery, replication, and high availability setups

* Solid understanding of security and compliance requirements in controlled environments

💡 Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with Postgre

SQL (including Aurora Postgre

SQL) and/or Microsoft SQL Server

* Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Cloud Formation)

* Knowledge of monitoring tools (Cloud Watch, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)

* Experience supporting federal or defense environments

* Familiarity with data migration and ETL processes 🔐 Security & Compliance
* Ensure all database systems comply with applicable security standards and policies

* Participate in audits and maintain compliance documentation

* Implement role-based access controls and data protection mechanisms Pay Transparency:
In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $90,000.00 - $ annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to…