Database Administrator (DBA)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all activities related to the administration, operation, and maintenance of computerized databases in client/server and cloud environments.
• Project long-range database requirements in coordination with information systems managers and other stakeholders.
• Design, create, implement, and maintain complex databases, including JCL, access methods, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection, security, documentation, and statistical methods.
• Conduct quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
• Advise users on database access, usage, and best practices.
• Apply knowledge of database technologies, development methodologies, and front-end/back-end programming languages (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL).
• Perform database programming and support systems design.
• Maintain database dictionaries, monitor standards and procedures, manage file design and storage, and integrate systems through database design.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues, implement performance-enhancing features, and optimize database operations.
• Support backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions, including Oracle RAC and Data Guard.
• Deploy and manage cloud-based databases across commercial cloud providers (Google, Microsoft Azure, AWS, OCI).
• Implement automation scripts and tools to enhance efficiency of database administration tasks.
• Collaborate effectively under high-pressure situations, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience with database query languages (Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL Server).
• Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience and expertise in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
• Experience administering, operating, maintaining, and securing large-scale enterprise databases in at least two projects within a large organization.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Hands-on experience supporting DoD IT hosting solutions (minimum 5 years).
• Proficiency with Oracle Database technologies (19c or above), including installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security management.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix (RHEL8 or above) environments for Oracle deployments.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Monitoring (OEM 13c) tools.
• Experience with SQL Server 2016 or newer, including upgrades, migrations, and cloud-native deployments.
• Knowledge of cloud-hosted database solutions (Google, Azure, AWS, OCI).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (VPNs, firewalls, remote access) and database connectivity, replication, load balancing, and failover.
• Proficiency in automation scripting and tools to support database administration tasks.

Certifications

• DLA Approved Cybersecurity (CS) Computing Environment (CE) List:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified Architect: MS SQL Server
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification:
• COMPTIA Security+ CE
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
• One of the Following Google Cloud Platform certifications:
  • Google Associate Cloud Engineer
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect

Clearance

• Secret – IT-I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical Sensitive Clearance 

We are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) - Senior to join our team supporting Cloud and Infrastructure Services at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Remote
• Type of environment: Remote
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret Clearance

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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