Database Administrator

Database AdministratorWe are seeking a Database Administrator to join our team.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.Visit us at now to explore jobs with us!The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP".As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.Responsibilities include administering, monitoring, maintaining, and supporting enterprise databases and related managed database applications across the task order environment. Participation in planning for future database expansion, enhancements, upgrades, and selection decisions is also required. Ensuring database performance, availability, and security through monitoring, tuning, optimization, and proactive issue resolution is essential. Support database design and development activities and collaborate with cloud infrastructure teams to optimize database performance in on-premises and cloud hosting environments such as AWS and Azure.Required qualifications include experience administering enterprise databases in production environments, supporting database performance monitoring, maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and operational sustainment. Experience with one or more major relational database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is necessary. Experience supporting backup/recovery activities and database security practices is also required. Experience maintaining documentation, status reporting, and ticket-driven operational support is necessary. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills are required. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering Mathematics, or a related technical field and 5-7 years of relevant database administration experience is required. Active or must be able to obtain Public Trust.Preferred qualifications include experience supporting databases in both on-premises and cloud environments. Experience with AWS and/or Azure hosted database services is preferred. Experience with scripting/automation tools such as Terraform, PowerShell, or JSON-based automation is preferred. Experience supporting federal IT environments and change-control processes is preferred.Work environment and physical demands include an office, hybrid environment in Washington, DC with a low noise level and a day shift Monday – Friday schedule. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. Less than 10% travel is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or 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.Must be a U.S. Citizen. Active or must be able to obtain Public Trust.Target salary range: $90,000.00 - $108,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.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.