Software Developer - Database Administrator - Senior

Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Chantilly, VA, USA
In-Office
225K-235K Annually
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Administer and optimize SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases, including capacity planning, monitoring, backups, recovery, high availability, performance tuning, and data loads. Support IT infrastructure, troubleshoot systems, manage configuration and change processes, and design, develop, and maintain cloud-based database applications. Requires extensive software development and database administration experience, familiarity with Linux and Windows, and TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer/Database Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience with a strong background in cloud technologies and database administration.


Work Schedule:

M- F 40 hours a week


Essential Responsibilities:

  • Capacity planning.
  • Supporting implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems. -Managing IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
  •  Providing support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client problems.
  • Performing server and storage capacity management and planning for the most complex and critical systems.
  • Recommending and implementing process and tool improvements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's change management and configuration management processes and systems
  • Managing, monitoring, and administering database system performance and schedule activities.
  • Performing optimization and tuning of data loads and extractions. -Installing and configure database environments and associated storage systems.
  • Performing backups/restores, and archive data.
  •  Designing, Developing, and Maintaining database applications within the cloud environment for new applications development or the transition of legacy applications to the cloud environment.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience interpreting data models and developing database structures; using standard diagramming techniques to design and develop computer data models; and implementing and troubleshooting programming changes and modifications.
  •  DBA support of SQLServer and Postgres databases
  • Knowledge of security requirements for databases, developing, documenting, and implementing backup and recovery procedures. - managing the databases for high availability
  • Experience configuring, managing and maintaining the operation of complex relational databases; familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Experience monitoring critical systems.

Technical Knowledge:

  • Data base management system software — Database management software; Microsoft SQL Server
  • undefined
  • Development environment software — C#, Microsoft Visual Basic

Clearance Required:  TS/SCI w/ Poly


Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Design, or related field (or equivalent experience). 


Minimum Years of Experience: 10


Other Responsibilities:


Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.


Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.


Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.


 #javelin

       

Compensation Details:

$225,000.00 - $235,000.00

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

10/19/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Over 10 years of software development experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience interpreting data models and developing database structures
  • Experience using standard diagramming techniques to design and develop computer data models
  • Experience implementing and troubleshooting programming changes and modifications
  • Database administration support for SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases
  • Knowledge of database security requirements
  • Experience developing, documenting, and implementing backup and recovery procedures
  • Experience managing databases for high availability
  • Experience configuring, managing, and maintaining complex relational databases
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
  • Experience monitoring critical systems
  • TS/SCI with Poly clearance

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

Amentum Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

Similar Jobs

Lowe’s Logo Lowe’s

Project Support Representative

Consumer Web • eCommerce • Information Technology • Retail • Software • Analytics • App development
Hybrid
Richmond, VA, USA
300000 Employees

SOPHiA GENETICS Logo SOPHiA GENETICS

Director, BioPharma Business Development

Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Software • Biotech
Remote or Hybrid
4 Locations
450 Employees

CrowdStrike Logo CrowdStrike

Manager, Incident Response Consulting (Remote)

Cloud • Computer Vision • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
USA
11000 Employees
140K-195K Annually

CrowdStrike Logo CrowdStrike

Sr. Manager, Media Relations (Remote)

Cloud • Computer Vision • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
USA
11000 Employees
130K-200K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

SEON Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity
Budapest, Budapest
415 Employees
Milestone Systems Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Security • Software • Analytics • Big Data Analytics
Lake Oswego, OR
1500 Employees
NODA AI Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity
Austin, TX
54 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account