Position: Database Administrator
Location: Alexandria, VA
Work Environment: Hybrid
Clearance Required: Top Secret
Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award
Knowesis is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and maintain DoD OIG’s enterprise databases, ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable data operations. This role supports day-to-day administration, user support, and production deployment across multiple environments.
To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the position’s security clearance requirements.
The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Administer and maintain database systems, ensuring uptime and performance
- Create and manage user accounts, roles, and permissions
- Perform routine maintenance, backups, and restores
- Troubleshoot database issues and respond to service requests
- Support data imports, exports, and reporting functions
- Ensure compliance with DoD data governance and security policies
- Document procedures and maintain operational runbooks
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. An Associate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience may be considered
- 3+ years of experience in database administration
- Proficiency in SQL and database tools (e.g., SSMS, Oracle Enterprise Manager)
- Understanding of DoD cybersecurity and access control standards
- Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Database Administrator Associate or Oracle Database Administrator Certified Associate
Benefits:
- Health (PPO & HDHP) Paid Time Off
- Company Paid STD & LTD, and Basic Life Insurance
- 401k Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Multiple Voluntary Products
Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
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What We Do
Knowesis is taken from the Greek word "noesis" which means the psychological result of perception, reasoning, and learning. Knowesis'™ core competency is the creation, assurance, and delivery of information and the leverage of talented professionals to enable success for every client. Knowesis'™ highly qualified professionals are customer-focused in applying industry best practices from Healthcare, Informatics, Communication, Engagement, Analytical and Computational Sciences, and Program Management (PM) with subject matter experts in several disciplines. Founded in 2007, Knowesis is a service disabled veteran owned/woman owned enterprise with headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, with offices in Fairfax, VA. Clients include the Defense Health Agency, Dept. of Homeland Security, USAID, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, Army Miliarythe Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense.
