SQL Database Administrator (TS/SCI Cleared) at Akira Technologies Inc. – Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Akira Technologies is seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator to support mission-critical database environments within a secure government setting. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining highly available Microsoft SQL Server environments, supporting database security and automation efforts, and mentoring junior personnel while contributing to team leadership activities.

This role requires strong experience administering production SQL Server environments, implementing High Availability Group configurations, and ensuring compliance with DISA STIG security requirements.

This is an onsite role supporting a government client in Fort Belvoir, VA up to five (5) days a week.

• Administer, support, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases in production environments
• Install, configure, and support SQL Server environments using High Availability Group (Always On) configurations
• Develop and maintain T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and views to automate database maintenance and operational tasks
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to improve reliability and efficiency
• Plan and implement database security controls aligned with industry best practices and DISA STIG requirements
• Support backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability planning activities
• Assign and review team tasks, establish priorities, and track progress to meet mission deadlines and organizational objectives
• Validate technical deliverables to ensure quality and compliance with program standards
• Mentor junior team members on database administration techniques, troubleshooting approaches, and security practices
• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and program leadership to support mission objectives

• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting SQL database administration in production environments
• Minimum 5 years of experience installing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server in High Availability Group configurations
• Minimum 5 years of experience using T-SQL to develop: scripts, stored procedures, triggers, views, and supporting automation of maintenance functions
• Minimum 3 years of experience serving in a team leadership role with experience on assigning and reviewing tasks, setting priorities, tracking progress, and validating team deliverables
• Minimum 3 years of experience mentoring junior personnel
• Minimum 3 years of experience planning and implementing database security controls
• aligned with: Industry best practices and DISA STIG requirements
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SBI
• Ability to obtain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret accesses
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) – SQL Server 2016 or SQL Database Administration Certification (or equivalent)
• DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II (Intermediate) certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD environments
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale SQL Server clusters
• Familiarity with RMF-aligned system authorization environments
• Experience supporting backup and disaster recovery strategies for classified systems
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile environments

Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000

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.