Database Administrator

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Database Administrator supporting Koniag's federal government customer with SQL Server and Oracle administration. Contributing to AWS migration, data modernization, incident response, and database operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform day-to-day administration of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including installation, configuration, and patching
  • Monitor database health, performance, and job scheduling, escalating issues to senior DBAs as needed
  • Execute routine backup and recovery procedures and support periodic disaster recovery testing
  • Support database user access requests, role management, and security auditing in accordance with agency policy
  • Assist with data migration tasks associated with the customer's ongoing cloud modernization and data center consolidation efforts
  • Write and optimize basic to intermediate SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts in support of operational needs
  • Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, schedules, and standard operating procedures
  • Respond to database-related incident tickets in ServiceNow and participate in root cause analysis
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours database support as needed
  • Support Koniag IT Systems and its federal government customer in Washington, DC
  • Support the customer's AWS migration and cloud modernization efforts

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases
  • Working knowledge of database backup, recovery, and basic performance tuning concepts
  • Proficiency writing SQL queries and troubleshooting routine database issues
  • Familiarity with database security and access control practices
  • Understanding of ITSM ticketing and change management processes
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to obtain public trust clearance
  • Experience working in a federal government IT environment
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, or NIST
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Database certification, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Exposure to AWS RDS or cloud-hosted database environments
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms

Benefits:

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • paid time off
  • paid parental leave
  • life and disability insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • commuter benefits
  • tuition reimbursement