Cloud Database Administrator (Azure)

Akira Technologies Inc. • Washington, DC

4d • $115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Akira Technologies, Inc. is looking for a Cloud Database Administrator to help support application and delivery of cloud-related database services and products to our federal clients.

The Cloud DBA will be responsible for providing database support for cloud services through monitoring, incident response and resolution, for both public and private cloud platforms (in the Azure environment).  This individual will ensure availability, reliability, and security and performance of the databases; and reporting them to owners in a timely manner.  Also, they are responsible and accountable for following up incidents, changing, and releasing problems through the management channels.

The candidate will need to have strong and relevant experience in cloud technologies, cloud services, IaC, cloud storage, cloud networking and cloud security.  Candidate needs to have strong background in use of technologies such as cloud vNets, network security groups/ACLs, load balancer, traffic manager, firewalls, peering, private endpoints, etc.

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.

Requirements

• BA or BS in Computer Science or related field.
• 5-7 years experience in setting up and configuring cloud services such as Microsoft Azure.
• 5-7 years hands-on experience in Terraform.
• 5+ years experience in migrating on-premise databases to cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Experience with cloud technologies, cloud services, infrastructure as code (IaC), cloud storage, cloud networking, and cloud security.
• Extensive experience in Cloud vNets, Network Security Groups/ACLs, Load balancer, Traffic Manager, firewalls, peering, private endpoints, etc.
• Experience in high availability, replication, backup and restore/recovery, disaster recovery and monitoring of databases in hybrid cloud.
• Extensive experience with cloud database services and proficient in programming languages such as python and shell scripting, etc.
• Experience automating infrastructure setup and application deployment using bed practices of CI/CD with tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, and Terraform.
• Knowledge of cloud-based security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience protecting all layers of the application stack.
• Must be a US Citizen and clearable.

Nice To Haves

• Government contractor experience.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g. Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• providing database support for cloud services through monitoring, incident response and resolution, for both public and private cloud platforms (in the Azure environment)
• ensure availability, reliability, and security and performance of the databases
• reporting to owners in a timely manner
• responsible and accountable for following up incidents, changing, and releasing problems through the management channels

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level