Junior Database Administrator, USSOCOM J8-S
Yorktown Systems GroupRole Overview
Yorktown Systems Group is hiring a Junior Database Administrator, USSOCOM J8-S. This is a full-time role in Tampa. Part of Yorktown Systems Group's Security hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a qualified Junior Database Administrator to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Force Structure, Requirements, Resources and Strategic Assessments Directorate (J8) Strategic Planning and Analysis Division (J8-S). Their mission is to provide senior leadership independent analysis and studies involving current and future Special Operations Force (SOF) requirements, inform J8 decisions in development of the USSOCOM Program Objective Memorandum (POM), and collaborate with Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) to develop analytic products and guidance. The division provides reliable analytic tools and products enabling senior leaders to make informed and defendable resourcing decisions. The Joint Mission Analysis (JMA) remains an important effort providing senior SOF leaders with a force structure mix of capabilities and capacities required to execute DoD’s strategy and inform building the USSOCOM POM.
Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Perform duties as Baseline and Privileged Use Certified Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, DOD Instruction 8140.01, USSOCOM Manual 380-3, and the SIE OPORD.
- Facilitate the readiness and availability of all database repositories by providing administrative and engineering database support technical services.
- Setup and create databases, maintain database services online, implement backup/recovery methodologies, add or remove users, and maintain security permissions.
- Responsible for database software installation on servers, update software patches and release upgrades
- Install and configure client database software on workstations.
- Conduct testing and deep scan health reports on all database instances, preventative maintenance
- Maintain database monitoring, identify, avoid, resolve database integrity or bottleneck issues.
- Analyze, critique, rewrite performance Standard Query Language (SQL) procedures (SQL analysis and tuning). Assist software development team regarding SQL procedures
- Author, test, and maintain database internal stored procedures (PSQL)
- Database tuning, performance optimization and data realignments
- Database engineering design and planning consistent with software development life cycle
Hardware and software administration of database platform equipment
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- 1-10 years of experience providing advanced Database and Application server administration support to a mission production environment and development. Experience may include but is not limited to:
- Database and Application server troubleshooting, installation, upgrade, performance tuning, development support, scripting and producing documentation.
- Experience as DBA in a Windows and/or Linux OS environment using RDBMS (required) and/or NOSQL/Non-relational databases
- Familiarity or background in software development using mainstream programming or scripting languages
- 1 years of experience (can be concurrent with the 10 years above) in database development, maintenance/support, and query support for software developers; to include writing stored procedures and triggers
- Baseline and Privileged Use Certified Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I; IAT Level II must be obtained within 6 months of start date
- Integrating data sources, and application development in and/or migration to cloud environments
- Top Secret Clearance desired but must possess a current DoD Secret clearance and be upgradable to Top Secret within 4 months and eligible for SCI access and ACCM read-on.
Clearance: Requires an Active Secret Clearance; Top Secret desired and eligibility for SCI access and ACCM read-on
Location: MacDill AFB
Travel: Some travel may be required
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Junior Database Administrator, USSOCOM J8-S position at Yorktown Systems Group?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Yorktown Systems Group. 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 Junior Database Administrator, USSOCOM J8-S position at Yorktown Systems Group located?
This position is based in Tampa. Yorktown Systems Group has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Junior Database Administrator, USSOCOM J8-S at Yorktown Systems Group earn?
Yorktown Systems Group 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 Junior Database Administrator, USSOCOM J8-S role at Yorktown Systems Group posted?
This role was posted on March 21, 2026 (90 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.
Is the Junior Database Administrator, USSOCOM J8-S role at Yorktown Systems Group entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Yorktown Systems Group has listed.
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