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Location: Hurlburt Field, FL
Category: Contingent
Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time
Travel Required: 10-20%
Remote Type: Onsite
Clearance required: TS/SCI
Division: Air and Space
Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We've served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!
Description:
The Database and System Administrator provides C2WSPTT database administration, system configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, software upgrades, and technical support for the 505 CTS C2WSPTT Scenario Development effort.
Responsibilities:
- Perform C2WSPTT database administration, installation, upgrades, and configuration.
- Assist 505 CS administrators with C2CORE AIR patches, STIG implementation, password resets, and system-administration requirements.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot multi-server environments.
- Administer Oracle and Sybase database servers.
- Conduct backup, recovery, and maintenance of C2WSPTT databases and software.
- Maintain and update Master Training Scenario Library software files.
- Provide on-site system administration at approximately 10 AOC locations during scenario execution.
- Test C2WSPTT MSEL products for accuracy and usability.
- Maintain required information-assurance certifications.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and minimum 10 years military operational and training experience.
- Minimum 2 years AOC-specific experience with exposure to database and system administration.
- Minimum 2 years IT experience supporting applicable server, network, and operating-system environments.
- Experience with Oracle, Sybase, C2CORE AIR, C2WSPTT, SharePoint, AODB, MIDB, WebLogic, MAAP Toolkit, and associated AOC systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required DoD information-assurance certification.
- Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401K with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Education, Training & Professional Development
- Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
- Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from an ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
Position Title: Database and System Administrator
Location: Hurlburt Field, FL
Category: Contingent
Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time
Travel Required: 10-20%
Remote Type: Onsite
Clearance required: TS/SCI
Division: Air and Space
Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We've served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!
Description:
The Database and System Administrator provides C2WSPTT database administration, system configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, software upgrades, and technical support for the 505 CTS C2WSPTT Scenario Development effort.
Responsibilities:
- Perform C2WSPTT database administration, installation, upgrades, and configuration.
- Assist 505 CS administrators with C2CORE AIR patches, STIG implementation, password resets, and system-administration requirements.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot multi-server environments.
- Administer Oracle and Sybase database servers.
- Conduct backup, recovery, and maintenance of C2WSPTT databases and software.
- Maintain and update Master Training Scenario Library software files.
- Provide on-site system administration at approximately 10 AOC locations during scenario execution.
- Test C2WSPTT MSEL products for accuracy and usability.
- Maintain required information-assurance certifications.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and minimum 10 years military operational and training experience.
- Minimum 2 years AOC-specific experience with exposure to database and system administration.
- Minimum 2 years IT experience supporting applicable server, network, and operating-system environments.
- Experience with Oracle, Sybase, C2CORE AIR, C2WSPTT, SharePoint, AODB, MIDB, WebLogic, MAAP Toolkit, and associated AOC systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required DoD information-assurance certification.
- Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401K with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Education, Training & Professional Development
- Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
- Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from an ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in system and database administrator jobs.
- Proficiency administering relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL
- Experience managing Windows Server and Linux operating systems in enterprise environments
- Hands-on knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures for databases and systems
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
- Relevant certification such as CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified, or an Oracle DBA credential
- Experience with cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Tips for Your System and Database Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to each stack
Hiring managers scan for exact tool names before reading anything else. List every database platform and OS you've administered by version, not just category, so your resume clears automated screening for the specific environment the employer runs.
Highlight certifications near the top
Certifications like CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, or Oracle DBA credentials carry real weight in this field. Put them in a dedicated section above your work history so recruiters see them before they read your job titles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists system and database administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by environment, not just title
Job postings for this role vary widely in title: systems administrator, DBA, infrastructure engineer, and database engineer all describe overlapping work. Search by the technology stack you know, such as PostgreSQL, VMware, or Active Directory, to surface relevant postings that use a different title.
Prepare for scenario-based technical questions
Interviewers for sysadmin and DBA roles routinely walk through real failure scenarios: a replication lag, a runaway query, a failed backup restore. Practice narrating your diagnostic process out loud, not just the solution, because interviewers want to hear how you think under pressure.
Negotiate based on environment complexity
When you receive an offer, compare the scope of the environment against your current or previous role. Managing a multi-cloud hybrid infrastructure or a high-availability database cluster at scale is a concrete justification for asking above the initial offer, backed by specifics from the job description.
System and Database Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most system and database administrators?
The most active employers for system and database administrators right now are ACT1 Federal, B3H Corporation, and Belay Technologies, and the most openings are in Florida, Maryland, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, federal contractors, and large financial institutions consistently post the highest volumes of openings in this role.
How many system and database administrator jobs are remote?
About 0% of system and database administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability varying significantly by sub-role. Database administration and cloud infrastructure work tends to be the most remote-friendly, while roles that involve on-site hardware management or physical server access are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How do you become a system and database administrator?
Most system and database administrators start with a degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, then build hands-on experience through help desk or junior infrastructure roles. Earning vendor-specific certifications in operating systems or database platforms accelerates hiring eligibility. From there, taking on progressively larger environments, whether on-premises, cloud, or hybrid, is what moves candidates into mid and senior roles.
How do you get hired as a system and database administrator with little experience?
Break in by building a home lab: set up a virtual environment using free-tier cloud accounts or local virtualization software, administer a database, automate a backup routine, and document the work. Employers hiring junior admins look for evidence you can operate in a real environment, not just describe how it works. CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Server+ certifications also signal readiness to employers who screen entry-level applicants by credential.
What does the system and database administrator interview process look like?
Interviews for this role typically move through a recruiter screen, a technical phone or video round with a senior engineer, and a practical assessment. The technical round focuses on scenario questions about incidents, performance issues, and recovery procedures. Some employers add a take-home lab exercise or a live troubleshooting session in a sandboxed environment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to system and database administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to system and database administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and technical stack, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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