Senior Database Administrator III (DBA) - Secret Clearance| Riverside, CA

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. is a leading defense and security technology provider. We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator III to support operations in Riverside, CA, with occasional travel to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Position details: Full‑time, contract position with an expected start date of September 1, 2026. Salary range $111,000‑$160,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Requires an active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

What You’ll Do

• Administer, maintain, and optimize database systems supporting AMOSS, ISR, and C4I environments.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and security across all database platforms.
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database‑related issues in mission‑critical environments.
• Manage database access controls and ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Support integration of databases with applications, systems, and data sources.
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to support system enhancements and data requirements.
• Develop and maintain database documentation, procedures, and standards.
• Support data migration, replication, and synchronization efforts.
• Ensure compliance with configuration management and change control processes.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience, including maintenance and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, or ISR systems in operational environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and network components.
• Experience administering enterprise‑level database systems in operational environments.
• Experience with database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Experience supporting database security, access controls, and compliance requirements.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Proficiency with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies, including Microsoft Office, project management tools (MS Project), and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint).
• Valid passport for occasional OCONUS travel; ability to travel by motor vehicle and/or air.
• U.S. citizenship.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) immediate vesting and match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Relocation assistance.
• Sign‑on and performance‑based bonuses.
• Employee referral program.
• Access to Workplace Wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cambridge International Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.