• Database Administrator

    Koniag Government Services (Huntsville, AL)


    Koniag Information Technology Services (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support our Army customer in Huntsville, Alabama. This position requires on-site presence in Huntsville, Alabama.

     

    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.

     

    The Database Administrator will be responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient operation of database systems and related infrastructure. This on-site role will focus on providing comprehensive database and system administration for both on-premises and cloud environments at Army Materiel Command (AMC) Headquarters. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with database management, performance optimization, and security best practices across multiple database platforms.

    Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

    + Provide comprehensive database administration for both on-premises and cloud environments

    + Support system administration for database-related infrastructure and SharePoint environments

    + Utilize ITIL and CMMI best practices in all database management activities

    + Proactively monitor database performance and identify potential bottlenecks

    + Develop and implement database optimization strategies to enhance system performance

    + Create clear database architecture diagrams and administration plans

    + Design and maintain database structures, schemas, tables, and relationships

    + Manage software updates, patches, and version upgrades for database systems

    + Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely and effective manner

    + Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure database systems meet operational requirements

    + Apply security patches consistently according to established schedules

    + Implement and maintain database security controls and access management

    + Ensure adherence to security policies and procedures for database environments

    + Support system accreditation processes and requirements

    + Develop and test robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans for databases

    + Implement backup and recovery strategies to protect organizational data

    + Analyze database usability and recommend user experience enhancements

    + Identify and resolve interoperability issues between database systems and applications

    + Manage database access controls, user permissions, and role assignments

    + Create regular reports detailing database health and performance metrics

    + Ensure all documentation and reports are accessible through the AMC Enterprise Portal

    + Optimize database query performance and storage utilization

    + Provide technical expertise on database technologies and best practices

    Education and Experience:

    Required:

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

    + 3+ years of experience in database administration or related roles

    + Experience with both on-premises and cloud-based database environments

    + Knowledge of SharePoint database management

    + Demonstrated experience with database performance optimization

    Required Skills and Competencies:

    + Strong proficiency in database management systems (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)

    + Experience with cloud database services (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.)

    + Knowledge of SharePoint database administration

    + Understanding of ITIL and CMMI best practices

    + Experience with database performance monitoring and optimization

    + Ability to create system architecture diagrams and documentation

    + Proficiency in SQL and database query optimization

    + Experience managing database security and access controls

    + Knowledge of database backup and recovery procedures

    + Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity concepts

    + Experience troubleshooting complex database issues

    + Familiarity with database high availability solutions

    + Knowledge of database patching and upgrade procedures

    + Experience with database capacity planning and scaling

    + Ability to analyze system usability and recommend improvements

    + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

    + Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal

    + Experience creating technical reports and documentation

    + Ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders

    + Knowledge of cybersecurity principles as applied to databases

    + Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances

    + Willingness to work on-site in Huntsville, Alabama

    Desired Skills and Competencies:

    + Master's degree in a relevant technical field

    + Database certifications (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, AWS, Azure, etc.)

    + Experience working with Army or DoD database environments

    + Knowledge of federal security requirements for database systems

    + Experience with database automation and scripting

    + Familiarity with database auditing and compliance monitoring

    + Background in data warehousing and business intelligence

    + Experience with database migration and consolidation projects

    + Knowledge of DevOps practices for database management

    + Experience with containerized database solutions

    + Understanding of data governance frameworks

    + Background in data modeling and design

    + Experience supporting enterprise applications

    + Knowledge of enterprise portal technologies

    + Familiarity with API integration for databases

     

    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, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by 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 accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.

     

    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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    Job Details

    Job Family** **Databases and Data Warehousing

     

    Job Function** **Database Administrator

     

    Pay Type** **Salary