Database Administrator

Akira Technologies, Inc. is looking for a Database Administrator to support our government client in modernizing their digital space.  The ideal candidate will need to have experience in relational database engines (such as Oracle, SQL Servers) and knowledge of object-oriented technology and data warehousing.  Candidates likewise need to be analytical, with experience in project planning, and demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.

This is a remote position with occasional onsite presence in the Washington DC Metro area.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides competent leadership, and highly specialized and technical guidance to complex Database Administration challenges.
• Has detailed specialized experience in recent or rare technologies. Simultaneously plans, manages, and provides technical oversight for other database administrators.
• Works in cross functional domain of data analyst and database administrator. Able to work in ambiguous circumstances.
• Supports users by resolving problems with application databases. Provides direction to junior Database Administrators.
• May serve as Task Order Manager for one or more task orders.
• Has substantive experience in Database Administration discipline(s) and technologies.
• Coordinates with Program Manager and Assistant Program manager to ensure problem resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Provide expert support for production application databases with respect to availability, reliability, and integrity.
• Work with application developers and their logical data models, create physical application database designs which conform to industry standards (e.g., data normalization), optimize performance and efficiently utilize disk space, size tables and indexes for production implementation based on projected row counts provided by applications.
• Create complex new databases and application database objects (e.g., tables, indexes, procedures), and as requirements change, update data structures/objects in existing databases.
• Coordinate production database deployment including tasks to promote database objects between environments (e.g., test to production) in support of application requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to Application developers in database capabilities and features, build efficient queries, database design, application database Problem resolution, and the use of database utilities.
• Determine and implement appropriate application database backup and recovery strategies, including decisions regarding frequency of backup and procedures for recovering application database Changes.
• Perform production database recovery when necessary.
• Lead the development of data architecture and standards.
• Oversee the identification of business-critical information, its usage, availability, and the needs of the various constituencies that may require such information or knowledge.
• Perform research, analysis, design, creation, and maintenance of DBMS solutions to meet current and future user requirements.
• Manage performance of DBMS-specific software and environment infrastructure, including Upgrade and certification of the DBMS and software patches; development of DBMS standards; technical consulting relating to the DBMS and environment; and assessment, recommendation, installation, and support of related tools.
• Share knowledge with team members to ensure a well-trained and qualified staff.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, Master’s Degree preferred.
• > 7 years of experience as a relational database administrator.
• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, object-oriented technology, data warehousing, and relational database engines (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server).
• Advanced proficiency in analytical, project planning, negotiating, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral).

Salary Range:  $75,000-$100,000

Akira’s pay range for this position considers various factors including skills, years of experience, training, licenses, certifications, alignment with market data, and internal equity in the organization. This pay range estimate is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary, which Akira believes to be done in good faith in compliance with local laws.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

General Description of Benefits

Akira offers its employees multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account), dental plans, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.  To promote work/life balance, Akira offers paid time off, including vacation and sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.  We also offer short and long-term disability benefits to protect employee income in the event of sickness or injury, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance.  Akira also offers tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement.

Akira regularly reviews our total rewards package to ensure our offerings remain competitive and reflect the values and needs expressed by our employees.

About Akira Technologies

Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies. As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens. Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.