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NISSC 3 TMAC Database Administrator III (COMSEC RESPONSIBLE OFFICER)
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A Database Administrator uses software to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Ensures that users can easily access the information they need, and that data are protected from unauthorized access.
$102,865 / year median in Colorado
-21% projected decline
Job Description
Manage and maintain TMAC databases across development, testing, integration, and sustainment environments. Responsibilities include account management, backups and recovery, security patching, performance tuning, troubleshooting, documentation, audit compliance, and coordination with systems, network, engineering, and COMSEC teams. The role supports secure mission-critical infrastructure in a TS/SCI environment and requires COMSEC account management, system administration, platform engineering, and database operations expertise. The summary above was generated by AI Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
is seeking our next TMAC Database Administrator III !!!AMERICAN SYSTEMS
is seeking TMAC Database Administrator III (COMSECRESPONSIBLE OFFICER
) by ASC, to support the NISSC 3 program at Peterson Space Force Base. These positions will manage, maintain, and support the databases integral to TMAC operations, ensuring data integrity, availability, and security in support of development, integration, test, and sustainment activities. The TMAC Database Administrator III will coordinate closely with system administrators, engineering staff, and COMSEC leadership to maintain compliant, secure, and highly available database environments in a TS/SCI setting. Responsibilities Manage, maintain, and support databases integral to TMAC operations, ensuring data integrity, availability, and performance across development, integration, test, and sustainment environments. Perform database account management, including creation, modification, and removal of user accounts and roles in accordance with security and least-privilege principles. Conduct database backups, restorations, and recovery operations; maintain and document backup schedules, logs, and validation activities. Implement database security updates, patches, and configuration changes to maintain compliance with DoW and program security requirements. Perform regular monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of database performance, including query tuning, indexing, and resource utilization adjustments. Document maintenance actions, configuration changes, and issue resolutions in accordance with operational and data integrity standards. Provide user support and, as needed, training on database-related tools, access, and procedures. Coordinate with systems administrators and engineering staff to support upgrades, configuration changes, and problem resolution impacting database-dependent applications and services. Ensure compliance with operational requirements, documentation standards, and audit/compliance needs related to database operations. Generate and maintain data management deliverables, including backup logs, security artifact records, and support documentation for compliance and audit purposes. Support integration of database operations with broader TMAC infrastructure, including platform engineering, server administration, and network support as required by the mission. Qualifications 10 years of relevant experience, including significant hands-on work in system/database administration within secure, mission-critical environments. 5-7 years of System Administration experience (Windows and/or Red Hat) supporting complex operational or lab environments. 5-7 years of experience serving as a COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) or in a comparable COMSEC account management role. At least 1 year of experience managing Microtech disk publishers, including configuration, calibration, and monitoring. Skilled in platform engineering (e.g., Tanzu, Kubernetes), server administration (Windows/Red Hat), and/or network engineering. Experience with Optical Media Tracking and disk cloning operations using Logicube drive cloners. Skilled in one or more of the following: Network configuration and configuration backups / Configuration, calibration, and monitoring of Microtech disk publishers / Technical Control operations / Network and NSX engineering / COMSEC account management / SISP system live mission support / Test Bed Administrator and integration support for space systems Demonstrated ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams (systems, network, security, engineering) to support upgrades, configuration changes, and problem resolution. Strong documentation skills and experience generating logs, records, and compliance artifacts suitable for audit and inspection. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, OR Equivalent DoW/Military training in database administration, systems administration, or a related technical discipline.Minimum:
Active TS/SCI clearance required to start. Holds Security+ certification. Holds VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA) and VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certifications. Holds a DoW 8140 qualifying certification; one or more of the following (or equivalent) is required/preferred: Cloud+ / GSEC / SSCP Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise. Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS
is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $139,400.00/Yr. - USD $232,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.AMERICAN SYSTEMS
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