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When you join the Cambridge team, you are part of a skilled and talented global community that is united by a set of core values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. Join our team and help us confront today’s most threatening and complex obstacles!

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WORK-LIFE BALANCE

We understand you have commitments outside of the office. We provide a flexible paid time off package and 11 paid holidays per year.

RETIREMENT SUPPORT

We provide competitive 401(K) options including contribution matching that is 100% vested.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE

We offer reimbursement for continuing education and training.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

We support your professional growth and development through conference attendance, mentor programs, and internal training.

BONUSES

We recognize the importance of involving you in the hiring process, so we offer a generous employee referral bonus program. We also show our appreciation for your hard work through performance-based bonuses and on the spot bonuses that recognize outstanding achievements.

HEALTH INSURANCE

We offer full-time employees competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.

OTHER PERKS

We value the health and wellness of our employees by providing a comprehensive wellness program, community involvement and outreach opportunities, employee assistance program (EAP) and Tickets at Work accounts!

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through diverse collaboration. Our team is comprised of unique individuals, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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

Riverside, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

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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.
• 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.

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 recruiting@cbridgeinc.com.

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