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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Koniag Professional Services LLC is seeking a Database Administrator to support their government customer, the Department of Health and Human Services. This role involves configuring and optimizing database systems for mission-critical applications while ensuring compliance with federal standards.


Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.)
  • Design and implement database architectures that support application A
  • Ability to understand any existing client database configurations to modify or customize according to technical requirements.
  • Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability
  • Monitor database performance and tune database configurations for optimal efficiency
  • Implement and maintain database security controls, including access management and encryption
  • Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal disruption to operations
  • Perform capacity planning and resource allocation to support current and future database needs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues, outages, and other incidents
  • Create and maintain database documentation, including data dictionaries and procedural documentation
  • Develop and implement database high availability and disaster recovery solutions
  • Automate routine database administration tasks through scripts and tools
  • Collaborate with application development teams to optimize database designs and queries
  • Implement data archiving and purging strategies to manage database growth
  • Provide technical guidance on database technologies and best practices
  • Monitor and maintain database security compliance with applicable standards and requirements

Skills

  • Must have prior experience working within the federal government workspace, including familiarity with federal IT environments, compliance standards, and agency-specific processes
  • 5+ years of experience in database administration roles
  • Strong experience with at least one major database platform (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience with database performance tuning and optimization
  • Experience with database backup and recovery operations
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance if required
  • Expert knowledge of database architecture, design principles, and best practices
  • Proficiency with SQL and database programming
  • Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning
  • Strong understanding of database security principles and implementations
  • Knowledge of database backup, recovery, and high availability solutions
  • Experience with database patching and upgrade processes
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and implement effective solutions
  • Experience with database maintenance operations and automation
  • Understanding of storage systems and their impact on database performance
  • Knowledge of database capacity planning and resource management
  • Experience with database clustering technologies and configurations
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work under pressure during critical incidents
  • Excellent documentation skills for procedures, configurations, and technical specifications
  • Strong communication skills for collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders
  • Experience with scripting languages for database administration tasks
  • Preferred experience working with data warehouses, supporting Time & Attendance (T&A) systems, Position Description (PD) repositories, and self-service HR modules within enterprise environments
  • Advanced database certifications (Oracle OCP, Microsoft MCDBA, etc.)
  • Experience with cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.)
  • Knowledge of NoSQL database technologies (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.)
  • Experience with data replication and synchronization technologies
  • Familiarity with database migration tools and methodologies
  • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and technologies
  • Experience with database virtualization and containerization
  • Understanding of DevOps practices related to database management
  • Experience with automated database deployment pipelines
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements for database security (FISMA, FedRAMP, etc.)
  • Experience with database auditing and monitoring tools
  • Familiarity with data governance principles and practices
  • Experience supporting database environments in federal government settings
  • Knowledge of big data technologies and platforms
  • Experience with in-memory database technologies
  • Knowledge of BI tools and ETL processes

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Benefits

  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • 401K with company matching
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid holidays
  • Three weeks paid time off

Company Overview

  • Koniag was incorporated on June 23, 1972, to manage the land and financial assets on behalf of the corporation. It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in Kodiak, Alaska, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.koniag.com.

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