Currently, **ManTech** is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Senior Database Administrator** to join our team in **Frederick, MD** !

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**

+ Provide database administration, maintenance, and support activities for unstructured database technologies in a virtualized and / or cloud environment (AWS).

+ Perform database administration support and application configuration support for software deployment operations, build cycles, major testing activities, and other critical production operations support activities as required.

+ Routinely review and implement database STIGs and ISSO policies for the MongoDB environments.

+ Perform site database maintenance and assist in the optimization of these databases using basic Linux commands and mtools for performance and tuning.

+ Monitor database performance statistics and recommend improvements thru the use of Ops Manager and mtools.

+ Conduct and document formal peer reviews of all coding and scripting associated with database support of applications and infrastructure including bash and puppet scripts.

+ Define hardware and software specifications for capacity and performance requirements (e.g., baseline technical performance measures/metrics)

+ Database user and role administration

+ Maintain environment stability and perform backup/recovery using Ops Manager, and mongo shell tools (mongodump, mongoexport, mongorestore, mongoimport) as required.

+ Perform rolling upgrades the MongoDB replica sets and upgrade Ops Manager and its corresponding agents.

+ Review Database Engineer’s MongoDB AWS solution to ensure operational viability.

+ Develop and implement backup and recovery scheme, disaster recovery and business continuance procedures for the cloud environment/AWS.

+ Proactively identify and communicate issues, risks, and progress to customer, contractor team, and IT stakeholders, providing options and next steps.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related field.

+ 5+ years of experience as a DBA using one or more of the following database technologies: Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, ElasticSearch (ELK) and HADOOP

+ 2+ years of experience specifically with MongoDB and Ops Manager in a virtual environment and / or cloud environment; preferably AWS.

+ Experience with managing and administering databases in an AWS cloud environment or professional AWS training (EC2 servers, cloud storage solutions, etc.)

+ Experience with mongo shell and writing json queries to update documents.

+ Provide superior customer service; possess strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills in a dynamic customer centric environment.

+ Highly motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while problem solving.

+ Willing to obtain a Sec+ certification within 6 months of start date

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ A current Sec+ certification is preferred

**Clearance Requirements:**

+ U.S. citizenship

+ Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing/walking/Talking and must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

+ Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one work site to another.

+ The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

+ Requires frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers.

+ Communicating with others to exchange information.

+ Working with computers.

+ Must be able to lift and move hardware weighing up to 50 pounds.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.