Database Engineer - Cleared

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Aurora, CO Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 22, 2026 Last posted April 22, 2026
Job description

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

 

Role: Principal Database Administrator
Location: Aurora, CO (Buckley AFB – Onsite)
Clearance: TS/SCI w/ Poly
Overview
We are seeking a Principal Database Administrator to support high-priority infrastructure and software systems. This role focuses on database performance, reliability, and architecture within a dynamic environment that includes both routine maintenance and urgent troubleshooting.
What You Will Do
  • Administer databases across clustered and containerized environments
  • Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot database systems
  • Perform administrative support for PostgreSQL databases
  • Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and installations
  • Support database architecture design and refinement
  • Respond to database-related issues and work requests
  • Collaborate with system engineers and integration teams
  • Maintain and update database schemas and design documentation
  • Support both routine operations and urgent system issues
Qualifications You Must Have
  • Experience with database administration in enterprise environments
  • TS/SCI w/ Poly
  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL
  • Experience supporting Linux-based systems (Ubuntu preferred)
  • Experience with database installation, upgrades, and patching
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues
  • Experience working in clustered or containerized environments
  • Strong documentation and system design experience
Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical systems
  • Experience working in secure or government environments
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Familiarity with database architecture optimization and performance tuning

Salary: $175,000-$180,000

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Benefits, PTO, Holiday, Immediate 401k match and More!

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About this role

Summary

Administer and troubleshoot enterprise PostgreSQL databases in secure, high-availability environments.

Job title

Database Engineer - Cleared

Experience level

not specified

Industry

cyber security

Location requirements

onsite in Aurora, CO; no remote work allowed

Salary

$175,000-$180,000

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

postgresqllinuxdatabase administrationclustered environmentsdatabase upgrades

Preferred skills

high-availabilitymission-critical systemssecure environmentsdatabase architectureperformance tuning

Specializations

databasesecuritylinuxenterprise
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Aurora, CO, USA

On-site City
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