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Top Secret/SCI
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College Park, MD (On-Site/Office)
Koniag IT Solutions (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Database Administrator, with a TS/SCI clearance, to support our web application infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, integrity, security, and availability of our databases that power mission-critical web applications.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
The Database Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance optimization of databases supporting our web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in database management with specific expertise in web application environments.
Key responsibilities include:
Education and Experience:
Required Skills and Competencies:
Desired Skills and Competencies:
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
The Database Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance optimization of databases supporting our web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in database management with specific expertise in web application environments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (DBMS) that power web applications
- Design and implement database architectures that meet web application requirements for performance, scalability, and availability
- Create and optimize database schemas, tables, views, indexes, and stored procedures
- Monitor database performance and implement optimization strategies to enhance web application response times
- Implement and manage database security measures including user permissions, authentication protocols, and data encryption
- Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies with appropriate RPO/RTO targets
- Create and maintain documentation related to database configurations, schemas, and operational procedures
- Perform regular database maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve database issues that impact web application functionality
- Collaborate with web developers and application teams to ensure efficient database integration
- Implement data migration strategies when upgrading or changing database systems
- Monitor database capacity and plan for future growth needs
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across all database systems
- Stay current with database technology advancements and recommend improvements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator supporting web applications
- Strong experience with relational database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
- Experience with database design, implementation, and optimization for web-based environments
- Proven track record of maintaining high-performance database systems with minimal downtime
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Extensive knowledge of SQL and Oracle with the ability to write complex queries, stored procedures, and triggers
- Proficiency in database performance tuning and query optimization techniques
- Experience with database backup, recovery, and high availability solutions
- Strong understanding of database security principles and implementation methods
- Knowledge of database replication, clustering, and failover strategies
- Experience with database monitoring tools and performance metrics analysis
- Understanding of web application data flows and database integration patterns
- Ability to automate routine database maintenance tasks using scripts
- Experience with data migration and database upgrade processes
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent documentation skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments with changing priorities
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical team members
- Experience with version control systems for database schema changes
- Possess and can maintain the required security clearance (TS/SCI).
Desired Skills and Competencies:
- Familiarity with database ORM frameworks used in web applications
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes
- Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database changes
- Experience with database governance and compliance requirements
- Certifications in relevant database technologies (Oracle, Microsoft, MySQL, etc.)
- Experience with implementing database caching strategies for web applications
- Understanding of big data technologies and their integration with traditional databases
- Experience with database performance testing tools and methodologies
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
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