Database Administrator

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Fort Belvoir, VA

4d•$140,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tuknik Government Services, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to lead the management, optimization, and security of enterprise database environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise across on‑premises and cloud database platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and resilience. This role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and the ability to drive best practices across development, infrastructure, and business teams. The Database Administrator will be responsible for architecting, maintaining, and optimizing database systems that support mission‑critical applications and data services. This role includes performance tuning, troubleshooting, automation, HA/DR design, and administration of both on‑premises SQL Server environments and cloud database platforms such as Azure SQL Database, Amazon RDS, and Amazon Aurora. The Senior DBA will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, provide technical leadership, and support data integration workflows across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
5+ years of hands‑on experience in database administration (SQL Server or similar platforms).
Experience supporting both on‑premises and cloud database environments (Azure, AWS).
Proven experience designing and supporting HA/DR architectures.
Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data integration workflows.
Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft SQL Server or equivalent enterprise database platforms.
Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting complex database issues.
Solid understanding of HA/DR solutions including clustering, failover, and replication.
Experience administering Azure SQL Database, Amazon RDS, and Amazon Aurora.
In‑depth knowledge of database encryption, access controls, and security best practices.
Proficiency in PowerShell, T‑SQL, or similar scripting languages.
Strong understanding of SQL replication technologies.
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
TS/SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containers, and serverless architectures
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Familiarity with multi-cloud cost management (Azure, GCP)
Experience working in hybrid environments (on‑premises + cloud).
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Relevant certifications in cloud platforms or database technologies.
Ability to lead initiatives and influence technical decisions.
Strong stakeholder management and cross‑team collaboration.
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain database systems — Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance across on‑premises and cloud environments.
Lead performance tuning efforts — Identify bottlenecks, optimize queries, and implement corrective actions.
Design and support HA/DR strategies — Implement clustering, failover, replication, and backup/restore solutions.
Administer cloud database platforms — Support Azure SQL Database, Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, and hybrid deployments.
Implement database security — Manage encryption, access controls, auditing, and compliance standards.
Develop automation scripts — Use PowerShell, T‑SQL, or similar tools to streamline operations.
Design and manage ETL/ELT workflows — Support data integration, transformation, and movement across systems.
Configure and maintain SQL replication — Ensure data consistency and availability across distributed environments.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams — Partner with development, infrastructure, and business teams to support data‑driven initiatives.
Provide technical leadership — Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to strategic database planning.