Responsibilities & Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• 5+ years Oracle and Microsoft SQL DBA experience 
• Clearance requirement: Top Secret Clearance

The TekSynap is seeking a Database Administrator to provide enterprise database administration support for Oracle and Microsoft SQL systems supporting DON OA applications and services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide enterprise database administration for Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting DON OA applications. 

• Perform routine and advanced DBA functions including performance tuning, backups, recovery, archiving, and patching. 

• Design, create, modify, and maintain databases to support both legacy and future systems. 

• Implement and manage automated DBA processes to improve reliability, efficiency, and consistency. 

• Ensure database security through access controls, monitoring, and compliance with DoD/DON security requirements. 

• Support backend database development and integration efforts in coordination with application developers and system engineers. 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date database documentation, schemas, and configuration records. 

• Support data cataloging initiatives by coordinating with Information Owners to ensure data accuracy and integrity. 

• Assist with troubleshooting database-related incidents and participate in root cause analysis as required. 

COMPETENCIES   

• Database performance optimization 

• Secure database operations 

• Automation and scripting 

• Data integrity and availability 

Overview

We are seeking a Database Administrator to join our team at DON Office of Administration National Capital Region (NCR) 

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 www.TekSynap.com. 

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• • Location: Onsite at Government facilities, NCR 
  • Type of environment: Office environment supporting Federal enterprise IT/Navy Secretariat    
  • Noise level: Medium  
  • Work schedule: Onsite with standard NCR core hours (0800-1700), Monday through Friday. 
  • Amount of Travel: Minimal (<10%). 
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

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 

US Citizenship 

Clearance requirement: Top Secret Clearance

OTHER DUTIES 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

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, 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.