Database Administrator; DBA

Position: Database Administrator (DBA)

Join us to apply for the Database Administrator (DBA) role at Tek Synap
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Responsibilities

• Administer, operate, and maintain computerized databases in client/server and cloud environments.
• Project long‑range database requirements in coordination with information systems managers and stakeholders.
• Design, create, implement, and maintain complex databases, including database architecture, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection, security, documentation, and statistical methods.
• Conduct quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate data use.
• Advise users on database access, usage, and best practices.
• Apply knowledge of database technologies, development methodologies, and front‑end/back‑end programming languages (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL).
• Perform database programming and systems design support.
• Maintain database dictionaries, monitor standards and procedures, manage file design and storage, and integrate systems through database design.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues, implement performance‑enhancing features, and optimize database operations.
• Support backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high‑availability solutions, including Oracle RAC and Data Guard.
• Deploy and manage cloud‑based databases across commercial cloud providers (Google, Microsoft Azure, AWS, OCI).
• Implement automation scripts and tools to enhance the efficiency of database administration tasks.
• Collaborate effectively under high‑pressure situations, demonstrating strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience with database query languages (Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL Server).
• Minimum of three (3) years of hands‑on experience and expertise in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
• Experience administering, operating, maintaining, and securing large‑scale enterprise databases in at least two major projects within a large organization.

Desired Experience And Skills

• Hands‑on experience supporting DoD IT hosting solutions (minimum 5 years).
• Proficiency with Oracle Database technologies (19c or above), including installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security management.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix (RHEL8 or above) environments for Oracle deployments.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Monitoring (OEM 13c) tools.
• Experience with SQL Server 2016 or newer, including upgrades, migrations, and cloud‑native deployments.
• Knowledge of cloud‑hosted database solutions (Google, Azure, AWS, OCI).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (VPNs, firewalls, remote access) and database connectivity, replication, load balancing, and failover.
• Proficiency in automation scripting and tools to support database administration tasks.

Certifications

• DLA Approved Cybersecurity (CS) Computing Environment (CE) List
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer – Associate
• Microsoft Certified Architect – MS SQL Server
• Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator – Associate
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification
• CompTIA Security+ CE
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer
• Google Professional Cloud Architect

Clearance

• Secret – IT‑I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical Sensitive Clearance

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Location:
  
  Remote
• Type of environment:
  Remote
• Noise level:
  Medium
• Work schedule:
  
  Day shift Monday – Friday, may be required to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Travel: 10%

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and 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.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• U.S. Citizen
• Secret Clearance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Tek Synap does not discriminate based on any protected status. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and ability. This nondiscrimination policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and the use of company facilities and activities.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Information Technology
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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