Database Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage and uphold database systems that support AAO applications.

• Assist in modernizing and transforming enterprise business solutions for NASA.

• Work with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL platforms.

• Install, configure, upgrade, migrate, provision, secure, patch, back up, and recover enterprise database systems.

• Support mission-critical database management systems.

• Implement database design, development, integration, administration, and ANSI SQL principles.

• Comprehend and support high-availability and disaster-recovery database architectures.

• Troubleshoot and resolve intricate database issues alongside other DBAs.

• Collaborate with Enterprise Applications stakeholders and end-user communities.

• Address trouble tickets in accordance with SLA requirements and participate in the on-call DBA rotation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience; equivalent experience may be accepted in place of a degree.

• 6–8 years of experience as a Database Administrator.

• Automation experience using Microsoft PowerShell, VBScript, or batch files.

• Experience working in VMware ESXi environments.

• Familiarity with network storage (SAN/NAS).

• Experience with enterprise backup solutions.

• Proficient in configuring and supporting MS SQL Availability Groups (AGs), Distributed Availability Groups (DAGs), Oracle Data Guard, and MySQL master-slave replication.

• Proven experience using Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and MS T-SQL.

• Knowledge in configuring Oracle Net Services.

• Familiarity and/or experience with Oracle RMAN, DataPump, and Data Guard.

• Experience with Red Hat Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems on VMware.

• Understanding of database consolidation and virtualization concepts and best practices.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust background investigation.

• Preferred experience with Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL databases.

• Experience with client tools such as Oracle SQL Developer, TOAD, MS SQL Workbench, SQL Server Management Studio, SSRS, and OEM is a plus.

• Experience in client/server application design and development is an advantage.

• Strong communication, presentation, documentation, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• Flexibility in scheduling for on-call DBA rotation and SLA-driven ticket response.

🏝️ Benefits

• Centuria has been recognized as one of the top workplaces in the DC Metro area for 2024.

• Emphasis on a people-centered culture and employee voice.

• Full-time employment.