Role Overview
M.C. Dean, Inc is hiring a mid-level Database Administrator 3. This is a contract role in Maryland. Part of M.C. Dean, Inc's Security hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
About the position
Seeking a Database Administrator 3 that is able to work with a dynamic team of system engineers and administrators responsible for design, implementation, operations & maintenance, and cybersecurity for large complex resilient hardware and virtualized infrastructure. This position supports maintenance of the integrity, security and availability of multiple database(s). Duties include disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data.
Responsibilities
- Work with other Database Admins to administer, maintain, develop, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database.
- Support evaluation and recommendations for available database management system (DBMS) products.
- Support executing database and software life-cycle activities to ensure the highest level of system performance and availability and compliance with business requirements.
- Support executing Oracle, SQL Server and SYBASE Database and Application server administration.
- Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes.
- Establish and maintain database user accounts.
- Run reports upon request.
- Supporting execution of disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data.
- Support development of policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)
- Support data modeling activities by way of prototype database implementations.
- Support the monitoring, administrating, and implementing performance on database systems as well as database performance optimization, developing/changing database indices, redesigning database structure and reloading data into a database.
- Coordinate database architecture changes with database engineers.
- Support the installation of database management systems, databases, tables and views.
- Support the administration and use of current and emerging database tools, strategies and technologies.
Requirements
- Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance REQUIRED.
- Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology (IT) discipline from an accredited college or university and 5+ years of experience.
- 8+ years of experience with Associate’s Degree.
- 4 years of experience in programs of similar size and complexity.
- Have DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or higher.
- Have certification as a LENEL Certified Expert (LCE) with a concentration in databases, obtained within six (6) months of personnel starting on contract.
- Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills.
- Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.
Benefits
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Database Administrator 3 position at M.C. Dean, Inc?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to M.C. Dean, Inc. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Database Administrator 3 position at M.C. Dean, Inc located?
This position is based in Maryland. M.C. Dean, Inc has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Database Administrator 3 at M.C. Dean, Inc earn?
M.C. Dean, Inc has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Database Administrator 3 role at M.C. Dean, Inc posted?
This role was posted on May 2, 2026 (47 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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