Job Description

Koniag IT Systems, LLC (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking experienced Senior Database Administrator (Oracle/PostgreSQL Migration) with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This position requires candidate to be onsite with possibility of future hybrid work schedule.

The selected candidate will support the administration, sustainment, analysis, migration, and modernization of large-scale Oracle database environments while assisting with the transition to PostgreSQL-based architectures supporting modern enterprise applications.

This position requires both operational DBA experience and modernization expertise, including legacy database analysis, schema conversion, migration planning, performance tuning, and support for enterprise application modernization efforts in classified environments.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Administer and maintain enterprise Oracle database environments supporting mission-critical applications
• Analyze existing database structures, stored procedures, triggers, and operational workflows
• Support transition and sustainment activities for legacy application environments
• Design and implement PostgreSQL database architectures for modernized applications
• Assist with Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration planning and execution
• Develop database migration strategies, scripts, and validation procedures
• Perform database performance tuning, indexing, and optimization
• Support backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery planning
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, DevSecOps personnel, and infrastructure teams
• Support development, test, and production database environments
• Assist with CI/CD and automated deployment activities related to database changes
• Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
• Participate in Agile development and modernization activities

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience with High School Diploma
• 7+ years of database administration experience
• Strong Oracle database administration experience
• Experience with PostgreSQL administration and development
• Experience with Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration activities
• Experience with SQL, PL/SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and performance tuning
• Experience supporting enterprise production systems
• Experience with Windows-based server environments
• Experience with backup and recovery strategies
• Experience with database security and access controls
• Experience supporting Agile development teams
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship required
Clearance Requirement:
• TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting federal government classified environments
• Experience with enterprise application modernization projects
• Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with database migration tools and automation frameworks
• Experience with large-scale document or records management systems
• Experience with replication, failover, and high-availability database architecture

Desired Technical Skills:
• Oracle 12c/19c
• PostgreSQL
• SQL / PL-SQL
• Windows Server
• Shell scripting
• Database migration tools
• GitHub
• CI/CD pipelines
• DevSecOps
• Agile / Scrum

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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