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

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

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and

perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling

some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking a Senior Database Administrator III to support

operations in Riverside, CA, with an opportunity to travel to locations such

as Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. This position is contingent on contract award, with

an expected start date in September 1st, 2026. This is a full-time,

CONUS/OCONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance.

The base salary range for this role is $111,000 to $160,000 annually, depending

on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant

experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in designing,

building, securing, and operating software solutions that support mission

success and operational excellence across Federal Government organizations.

Seeking a Senior Database Administrator III to provide full-time, on-site

support to the CBP Air and Marine Operations Center. This role is responsible

for managing, maintaining, and optimizing database environments that support C4I

systems, AMOSS, ISR platforms, and associated mission applications, ensuring

data availability, integrity, security, and performance in alignment with

operational requirements.

You will:

* 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

Required

Qualifications

• * Education & Experience:
• * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology,
• or related field; experience may substitute
• * 10 years of relevant work experience
• * Technical Expertise:
• * Experience supporting maintenance and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, or ISR
• systems in operational environments
• * Experience supporting maintenance and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, or ISR
• systems in operational environments
• * Experience troubleshooting complex system issues across hardware,
• software, and network components
• * Experience working with mission equipment, maintenance tools, and COTS
• systems
• * Experience using diagnostic and test equipment to identify and resolve system
• faults
• * Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements and ability to apply
• technical procedures in mission environments
• * Administering enterprise-level database systems in operational environments
• * Performing database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting
• * Managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
• * Supporting database security, access controls, and compliance requirements
• * Certifications:
• * Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.
• * Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies
• * Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• * Project management tools such as MS Project or equivalent
• * Collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint
• Travel & Passport
• * Travel, both CONUS and OCONUS by motor vehicle and/or air travel may
• be required; some overnight stays possible.
• * OCONUS locations include:
• * Aguadilla and Puerto Rico
• * Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living
• requirements.
• Work Environment
• * Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as
• per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil
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• * This position requires working in a stressful environment, dealing with
• conflict, working under pressure and with strict deadlines, focus and
• attention to detail
• Office setting:
• * Primarily an office-based role in Riverside, CA
• * Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on
• site.
• * Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at
• a computer for most of the workday.
• * Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting,
• walking, standing, etc.
• * May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and
• buildings on site.
• Background & Security
• * Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
• * Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

Benefits

& Perks

We believe in investing in our team—both professionally and personally:

* Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance

* 401(k) immediate vesting and match

* Paid time off and company holidays

* Generous tuition & training support

* Relocation assistance

* Sign-on and performance-based bonuses

* Employee referral program

* Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

Join Us

If you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we want to hear from you.

Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our

global team. Know someone perfect for the role? Referrals are welcome—both

employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.

Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national

security.

About Cambridge International Systems

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through teamwork. By

working collaboratively, listening proactively, and engaging across functions we

create solutions that build on the best ideas our employees bring to the table.

We are committed to one another, to persevere in order to get the job done, and

to do so with integrity every time. Learn more at www.cbridgeinc.com

[http://www.cbridgeinc.com/].

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered

for positions and are evaluated without regard to any protected status under

applicable law or other similar factors that are not job-related. We encourage

all qualified individuals to apply for employment. Selected applicants may be

subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with

disabilities in accordance with federal, state, and local law. If you require a

reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform

the essential functions of the position, please contact our Recruiting Team

at .