**Description** Description - External **SAIC** is seeking a highly skilled and cleared **Database Administrator** in **Pensacola, FL** to join our technology team. You will be the cornerstone of our data infrastructure, responsible for the day-to-day operational health and performance of our complex database systems in a secure and mission-focused environment. You will work within a collaborative team to ensure our data is secure, reliable, and highly available, directly contributing to the success of critical projects. **Responsibilities:** + Perform high-level, day-to-day maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex database management systems across various operating systems. + Monitor, tune, and optimize multiple database systems to achieve peak performance levels. + Implement, manage, and audit robust solutions to ensure database data integrity and compliance with security standards. + Develop and implement a comprehensive schedule for database backups, archives, and recovery operations. + Work closely with systems administrators, database engineers, and software developers to plan and modernize database implementations. + Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. + Follow established procedures and policies, while exercising judgment to determine the appropriate course of action. **Qualifications** **Required Skills & Qualifications:** + Active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to acquire a CI Polygraph upon hire. + Bachelor's degree in related field. + Current CompTIA Security+ certification. + 2+ years of professional experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator. + Proven expertise in database maintenance, security, and performance tuning. + Demonstrated experience with database design, development, and data modeling. + Strong ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries and reports. + Familiarity with database testing methodologies and tools. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with Active Directory and VMware. + Experience with cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL) within a secure environment. + Knowledge of other database systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL). + Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell). REQNUMBER: 2509786 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability