Database Administrator

About the role

Tuknik Government Services, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Database Administrator with a TS/SCI security clearance to support TGS and our government customer at Fort Belvoir, VA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. 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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containers, and serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud cost management (Azure, GCP).

Skills and Competencies

• 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.
• FinOps Certified Practitioner or similar certification.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package 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.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.