Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Oracle + Postgres
UNITED STATES
September 22, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: Koniag IT Systems, LLC (Koniag Government Services)
Location: Carson, CA (with support as needed at Columbus, OH, Bedford, MA, Fort Lee, VA, and Smyrna, GA)
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to support KITS and our government customer in Carson, CA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. The customer may also need support as needed at other locations including Columbus, OH, Bedford, MA, Fort Lee, VA, and Smyrna, GA.

The customer’s systems track hundreds of thousands of contracts and billions in taxpayer dollars, making the DBA role critical to ensuring mission-essential data is available 24/7 for auditors, analysts, and leadership. As the Senior DBA, this role typically focuses on high-availability environments using Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or PostgreSQL within a hybrid cloud (DoD Cloud Infrastructure) framework.

(Note: The application deadline and start date are subject to change based on the status of the contract. Applications will be accepted through expiration date or until the position is filled. If the contract is not awarded, this position may not be filled).

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Database Design & Management: Install, configure, and maintain production, development, and test database instances, including managing complex schemas that support contract management and financial tracking applications.
  • Technology Administration: Maintain enterprise environments supporting multiple MS SQL databases, Oracle Database, and Oracle Grid Controllers Database with primary and standby sites, Informatica, and the customer’s Data Center Servers.
  • Performance Tuning: Monitor system performance and identify bottlenecks; leverage advanced diagnostic tools to optimize SQL queries, indexing, and memory allocation to ensure low-latency response times for end-users.
  • Data Security & Hardening: Apply DISA STIGs to the database layer, implement encryption at rest and in transit, manage Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), and ensure strict adherence to the Principle of Least Privilege.
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery: Develop and test rigorous backup and recovery strategies (e.g., Oracle RMAN, SQL Server Always-On Availability Groups) to meet agency Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
  • Cloud Integration: Support the migration of on-premises databases to Azure Government Cloud (e.g., Azure SQL Managed Instance).

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Clearance Requirement: Most roles require at least a Secret clearance, with some requiring Top Secret (TS/SCI) depending on the sensitivity of the systems.
  • Certifications (DoD 8570): Must meet IAT Level II or III. Typically requires Security+ CE plus a professional database certification (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate).
  • Experience: 8–12 years of experience in enterprise database administration, with significant experience in a federal or DoD environment.
  • Technical Proficiencies:
    • Deep knowledge of PL/SQL or T-SQL.
    • Experience with database clustering, partitioning, and virtualization technologies.
    • Proven technology experience in MS SQL in an enterprise environment supporting multiple databases, Oracle Database, and Oracle Grid Controllers Database with primary and standby sites, Informatica, and Data Center Servers.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Not Specified

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement.

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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