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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator (REMOTE) - **Company:** Koniag Services, Inc. - **Location:** Suitland-Silver Hill, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Centers, Data Migration, Database Queries, Database Security, Job Scheduling, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, Database Backup, Servicenow - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb65b6d6e59d6188906e51d36d941f604/eaa ## About the Role Koniag IT Systems (KITS) is seeking a Database Administrator with a minimum of 4 years of experience to support administration, maintenance, and optimization of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle database environments for a federal civilian customer. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a production enterprise environment, and interested in growing cloud database experience as the program continues its AWS migration., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience * Minimum of 4 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases * Working knowledge of database backup, recovery, and basic performance tuning concepts * Proficiency writing SQL queries and troubleshooting routine database issues, * Familiarity with database security and access control practices * Understanding of ITSM ticketing and change management processes * Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment * Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders * Ability to obtain public trust clearance Desired Skills and Competencies: * Experience working in a federal government IT environment * Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, or NIST * Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Database certification, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner * Exposure to AWS RDS or cloud-hosted database environments * Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms ## Description 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 performing day-to-day administration of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, supporting data migration tasks associated with the customer's ongoing cloud modernization and data center consolidation efforts, and responding to database-related incidents in ServiceNow., * Perform day-to-day administration of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including installation, configuration, and patching. * Monitor database health, performance, and job scheduling, escalating issues to senior DBAs as needed. * Execute routine backup and recovery procedures and support periodic disaster recovery testing. * Support database user access requests, role management, and security auditing in accordance with agency policy. * Assist with data migration tasks associated with the customer's ongoing cloud modernization and data center consolidation efforts. * Write and optimize basic to intermediate SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts in support of operational needs. * Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, schedules, and standard operating procedures. * Respond to database-related incident tickets in ServiceNow and participate in root cause analysis. * Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours database support as needed. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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