Database Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily administration of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, which includes installation, configuration, and patch management.

• Monitor the health, performance, and job scheduling of databases, escalating issues to senior DBAs as necessary.

• Carry out routine backup and recovery processes and assist with periodic disaster recovery testing.

• Manage database user access requests, role management, and conduct security audits in line with agency policies.

• Aid in data migration activities related to the customer's ongoing cloud modernization and data center consolidation initiatives.

• Compose and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts from basic to intermediate levels to support operational requirements.

• Ensure accurate documentation of database configurations, schedules, and standard operating procedures is maintained.

• Address database-related incident tickets through ServiceNow and engage in root cause analysis.

• Take part in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours database support as required.

• Support Koniag IT Systems and its federal government client in Washington, DC.

• Contribute to the customer's AWS migration and cloud modernization projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 4 years of experience in administering Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases.

• Practical knowledge of database backup, recovery, and fundamental performance tuning concepts.

• Expertise in writing SQL queries and resolving routine database issues.

• Familiarity with database security and access control methods.

• Understanding of ITSM ticketing and change management procedures.

• Capability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Eligibility to obtain public trust clearance.

• Experience within 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.

• Familiarity with AWS RDS or cloud-hosted database settings.

• Experience 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.