Database Administrator

General information Job Posting Title Database Administrator Date Monday, September 29, 2025 City Annapolis Junction State MD Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements MAXIMUS has partnered with state, federal and local governments to provide critical programs to a diverse array of communities. Operating under MAXIMUS’s founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People since 1975, MAXIMUS Federal Services is entirely focused on helping government agencies run programs cost-effectively and serve program constituents with improved outcomes. By being a responsible steward for government programs, we help the federal government deliver on its promises to our people. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DB2 DBA to join our team. Your role will involve overseeing database administration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and ensuring the availability, integrity, and security of our DB2 databases. This position is on-site, five days a week and requires an active Secret Clearance. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS082, T4, Band 7 Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Administer and maintain DB2 database environments, including installation, configuration, and patch management. - Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors as necessary. - Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls, data encryption, and auditing mechanisms. - Conduct database capacity planning and forecasting to accommodate future growth and changing business requirements. - Develop and maintain database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and integrity. - Collaborate with development teams to optimize SQL queries, database code, and stored procedures for improved performance. - Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in DB2 database administration and recommend their adoption as appropriate. - Create and maintain documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. - Other tasks as requiredJob-Specific Minimum Requirements:- Due to Federal requirements only US citizens may be considered for this position.- Active Secret clearance is required.- Bachelor’s degree: additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.- 7+ years of experience in related field- Proven experience as a DB2 DBA, with expertise in managing DB2 databases in enterprise environments.- Efficiency in DB2 utilities, including but not limited to: Load, Check, Copy, Runstats, Recover, Reorg, Quiesce, Report, Modify and Restore, BMC Reorg, CA Log Analyzer, etc.- Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations. - This position requires presence on-site five days per week at a government facility.- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Annapolis Junction, Maryland.- Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.- Additional tasks to be assigned as needed. Preferred Skills and Qualifications:· - Certified as IBM Certified Database Administrator#techjobs #clearance #veteransPage Minimum Requirements TCS082, T4, Band 7 EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at View email address on click.appcast.io. Minimum Salary $ 70,000.00 Maximum Salary $ 125,000.00