Database Administrator (DBA) w/Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The TekSynap is seeking a Database Administrator to join our team at DON Office of Administration National Capital Region (NCR) to provide enterprise database administration support for Oracle and Microsoft SQL systems supporting DON OA applications and services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

5+ years Oracle and Microsoft SQL DBA experience

Clearance

Top Secret Clearance

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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: Officeenvironment supporting Federal enterprise IT/Navy Secretariat

Noise level: Medium

Work schedule:Onsite with standard NCRcore hours (0800-1700), Monday through Friday

Amount of Travel:Minimal (<10%).

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Top Secret Clearance

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.

OTHER INFORMATION

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

Additional Job Information

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.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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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, 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. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact for assistance.

Job Locations US-VA-Arlington US-National Capital Region

ID 2026-8862

Category Information Technology

Type Regular Full-Time