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Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Fort Lee, VA, USA; Columbus, OH, USA; Carson, CA, USA; Bedford, MA, USA; Smyrna, GA, USA

Open 5 months, first seen by us 172 days ago
Pay
Pay not listedSimilar roles state $127K–$190K
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What you’ll work on

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  • Install, configure and maintain production, development and test database instances

  • Monitor performance and tune SQL queries, indexing and memory allocation

  • Apply DISA STIGs and encryption, including Transparent Data Encryption

  • Build and test backup and recovery plans meeting RTO and RPO targets

  • Support migration of on-premises databases to Azure Government Cloud

From the employer’s posting
Install, configure, and maintain production, development, and test database instances.
Monitor system performance and identify bottlenecks.
Apply DISA STIGs to the database layer.
Develop and test rigorous backup and recovery strategies
Support the migration of on-premises databases to Azure Government Cloud

What you’ll bring

All qualifications

Core experience

  • 8–12 years of enterprise database administration experience
  • Secret clearance required; some roles need TS/SCI
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III, typically Security+ CE plus a database certification
  • Deep knowledge of PL/SQL or T-SQL, clustering, partitioning and virtualization
  • Significant federal or DoD environment experience
Qualification wording
8–12 years of experience in enterprise database administration
Most roles require at least a Secret clearance
Must meet IAT Level II or III.
Deep knowledge of PL/SQL or T-SQL, database clustering, partitioning, and virtualization technologies.
with significant experience in a federal or DoD environment

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Pay

$127K–$190K is typical

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Time since we first saw it

Day 172

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From 10,782 similar postings that came down. Coming down is not always a hire.

Koniag Government Services is hiring

15 open jobs

Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.

  • Data Engineer hiring is picking up
  • Takes jobs down at a usual pace
  • 20% of open jobs were reposted
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  • Oracle
  • PostgreSQL
  • SQL Server
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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. 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 need support as needed at other locations Columbus, OH, Bedford, MA, Fort Lee, VA, and Smyrna, GA. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement. The customer’s systems track hundreds of thousands of contracts and billions in taxpayer dollars and the DBA role is critical to ensuring that 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. Primary Responsibilities: Technology Experience: Experience in MS SQL in an enterprise environment supporting multiple databases, Oracle Database, and Oracle Grid Controllers Database with primary and stand-by sites, Informatica, and the customer’s Data Center Servers.
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. 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 need support as needed at other locations Columbus, OH, Bedford, MA, Fort Lee, VA, and Smyrna, GA. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement. The customer’s systems track hundreds of thousands of contracts and billions in taxpayer dollars and the DBA role is critical to ensuring that 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. Primary Responsibilities: Technology Experience: Experience in MS SQL in an enterprise environment supporting multiple databases, Oracle Database, and Oracle Grid Controllers Database with primary and stand-by sites, Informatica, and the customer’s Data Center Servers. Database Design & Management:
Performance Tuning: Monitor system performance and identify bottlenecks. Use advanced diagnostic tools to optimize SQL queries, indexing, and memory allocation to ensure low-latency response times for end-users. Data Security & Hardening:
Backup & Disaster Recovery: Develop and test rigorous backup and recovery strategies (e.g., Oracle RMAN, SQL Server Always-On Availability Groups) to meet the agency's Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO). Cloud Integration:
Cloud Integration: Support the migration of on-premises databases to Azure Government Cloud (e.g., Azure SQL Managed Instance). Required Qualifications: Clearance Requirement:
Technical Proficiencies: Deep knowledge of PL/SQL or T-SQL, database clustering, partitioning, and virtualization technologies. 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
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:

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About the role

We file this job under Data Engineer, by the work the posting describes.

Data engineers build and run the pipelines that copy data out of apps and outside services into a warehouse or lake, and fix them when a source changes or a load fails.

Expect SQL, Python, a cloud platform, a scheduler such as Airflow, and often tools for large data such as Spark or Kafka.

An analytics engineer works one step later, turning the raw data a data engineer lands into clean tables people can query.

US government figures for database architects

Median yearly pay, May 2025
$139,500
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
9.4% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

The government has no code for data engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, database architects, which includes data integration and data warehousing specialists.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1243.

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  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. 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 need support as needed at other locations Columbus, OH, Bedford, MA, Fort Lee, VA, and Smyrna, GA.   We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package.  Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.   The customer’s systems track hundreds of thousands of contracts and billions in taxpayer dollars and the DBA role is critical to ensuring that 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. Primary Responsibilities: Technology Experience: Experience in MS SQL in an enterprise environment supporting multiple databases, Oracle Database, and Oracle Grid Controllers Database with primary and stand-by sites, Informatica, and the customer’s Data Center Servers. Database Design & Management: Install, configure, and maintain production, development, and test database instances. This includes managing complex schemas that support contract management and financial tracking applications. Performance Tuning: Monitor system performance and identify bottlenecks. Use 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 the agency's 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). Required 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, database clustering, partitioning, and virtualization technologies. 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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