Database Administrator (REMOTE)

Koniag Professional Services LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Database Administrator to support KPS and our government customer. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This is a remote opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Professional Services is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support our client, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in sustaining an integrated Human Capital Management solution that consolidates core HR functions into a unified enterprise platform. The Human Resource Information Technology platform will encompass Time and Attendance, Position Description management, Performance Management, Employee/Manager/HR Self-Service, and Enterprise Business Intelligence capability. The solution will be compliant with federal cybersecurity, records management, and accessibility standards, to improve system performance, user satisfaction, and long-term sustainability of HR services. This role is critical for securing and optimizing HCM applications that support essential administrative and operational functions across the department.

The Database Administrator will be responsible for the configuration and optimization of database systems that support mission-critical applications. The position involves collaboration with development teams, system administrators, and stakeholders to ensure database environments meet performance, security, and availability requirements. Principal responsibilities include:

• 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

Education and Experience
Required:

• Must have prior experience working within the federal government workspace, including familiarity with federal IT environments, compliance standards, and agency-specific processes
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 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

Required Skills and Competencies:

• 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

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• 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.

Security Requirement:

• Ability to maintain a Public Trust

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 .

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