ATS Job ID 24100371   KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com to verify its validity.   Arlluk Technology Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Database Engineer to support ATS and our government customer in Chantilly, VA. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.   We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.   Arlluk Technology Solutions, a KGS subsidiary, is seeking skilled professionals to support the Defense Health Agency's Technology Support Branch (TSB) in providing flexible, agile delivery services for various Military Health System (MHS) applications. The role involves working on critical systems such as PCOS, CCQAS, DMHRSi, EAS IV, ESSENCE, and PHIMT, which are essential for managing healthcare claims, provider credentialing, human resources, cost allocation, disease surveillance, and health information management. The ideal candidate will contribute to application development and sustainment, focusing on delivering high-quality solutions across ten core IT domains, including configuration management, cybersecurity, digital transformation, software engineering, and application support. This position requires expertise in agile methodologies and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic military healthcare environment.   Arlluk Technology Solutions, is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to support and optimize database systems critical to the Military Health System. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database design, implementation, and management, with the ability to ensure high performance, security, and reliability of complex healthcare data systems. This role is crucial in maintaining and enhancing the data infrastructure that supports vital MHS applications.   Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: The Database Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing database systems that support MHS applications. Key responsibilities include: Design and implement efficient, scalable database architectures for MHS applications. Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and schema refinement. Develop and maintain data models, database schemas, and data dictionaries. Implement and manage database security measures, including access controls and encryption. Design and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability. Collaborate with application developers to optimize database interactions and query performance. Monitor database systems for performance issues and capacity planning. Perform database migrations, upgrades, and patches with minimal downtime. Implement and manage high-availability solutions such as clustering and replication. Develop and maintain database documentation, including standard operating procedures. Troubleshoot complex database issues and provide expert-level support. Stay current with emerging database technologies and best practices, recommending improvements as appropriate. Education and Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with 5-7 years of experience in database engineering, or Master's degree in a relevant field with 3-5 years of experience in database engineering, or PhD in a relevant field with 0-2 years of experience in database engineering Required Skills and Competencies: Extensive experience with relational database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) Strong knowledge of SQL and database programming Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization Proficiency in designing and implementing database schemas and data models Knowledge of database security best practices and implementation Experience with database backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes Understanding of storage systems and data architecture Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance Desired Skills and Competencies: Experience working in government or military healthcare environments Knowledge of healthcare IT systems and standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR, DICOM) Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database) Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) Experience with database automation and DevOps practices Familiarity with data governance and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, FISMA) Understanding of machine learning and AI applications in database management Experience with graph databases and their applications in healthcare Knowledge of database containerization and orchestration technologies Working Environment & Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.    This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.   The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.     Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.   The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.    Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.   Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352