Senior Database Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Deliver expert-level management and performance optimization for enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database environments.

• Spearhead the design, deployment, and maintenance of highly available database architectures, including clustering, replication, and Always On availability groups.

• Oversee the migration of on-premises databases to AWS, encompassing RDS, EC2-hosted, or GovCloud environments.

• Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes, including RTO/RPO validation.

• Implement and uphold database security measures, covering access management, encryption, and auditing, in line with NIST SP 800-53 and agency security policies.

• Monitor database performance and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks that impact mission applications.

• Mentor and offer technical support to junior database administrators.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, data architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to facilitate system releases, patching, and change management.

• Support Koniag IT Systems, LLC and its federal civilian government client with crucial financial and case-management systems.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• At least 8 years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise-scale environments.

• Expert-level expertise in administering Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle database platforms.

• Proven experience leading enterprise database deployments, upgrades, or migrations.

• Practical experience with database high availability and disaster recovery architectures.

• Experience in migrating or managing databases in AWS (RDS or self-managed on EC2/GovCloud).

• Strong knowledge of database security, auditing, and compliance requirements within a federal context.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce technical documentation.

• Capability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced setting.

• Superior communication skills with the aptitude to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Desired: Experience in a federal government IT environment.

• Desired: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), or AWS Database Specialty certification.

• Desired: Experience supporting financial, loan-servicing, or capital-access database systems.

• Desired: Familiarity with database automation and monitoring tools, such as SQL Server Agent, Oracle Enterprise Manager, or third-party solutions.

• Desired: Understanding of FedRAMP-authorized database services and ATO/ConMon processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K with company matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Paid holidays.

• Three weeks of paid time off.

• Competitive compensation.

• Exceptional benefits package.