Database Administrator, DBA

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

📋 Description

• Administer and uphold database systems that support AAO applications.

• Modernize and enhance business solutions for NASA.

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

• Install, configure, upgrade, migrate, provision, secure, and apply patches to enterprise database systems.

• Execute database backup and recovery procedures.

• Support high-availability and disaster recovery architectures for databases.

• Work across various platforms, applications, and infrastructure throughout the Agency.

• Engage with stakeholders and end-user communities of Enterprise Applications.

• Collaborate with fellow DBAs to diagnose and resolve intricate database issues.

• Participate in an on-call DBA rotation and address trouble tickets in accordance with SLA requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of database design, development, and integration principles.

• Basic knowledge of best practices and techniques in database administration.

• Experience in managing mission-critical database systems.

• Familiarity with ANSI Standard SQL constructs pertinent to Database Administration.

• Proficient in installing, configuring, upgrading, migrating, provisioning, securing, patching, backing up, and recovering enterprise database systems.

• Conceptual understanding of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) database architectures.

• Good grasp of networking concepts and principles within a client/server database environment.

• Experience with Unix, PowerShell, or other scripting languages.

• Strong communication, presentation, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

• Flexible scheduling to support on-call DBA rotation and respond to trouble tickets within SLA requirements.

• Preferred experience with databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL in single-instance or clustered configurations.

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

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

• Familiarity with tools like Oracle SQL Developer, TOAD, MS SQL Workbench, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) is advantageous.

• Knowledge of 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 eligible to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust background investigation.

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.

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

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

• Experience working within VMware ESXi environments.

• Familiarity with network storage solutions (SAN/NAS).

• Experience with enterprise backup solutions.

• Ability to adapt to evolving circumstances and operational requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Extensive health insurance options.

• Generous 401K plan.

• Competitive salary packages.

• Ongoing career advancement opportunities.

• Flexible work schedules, including remote options.

• Mentorship opportunities.

• Performance-based incentives.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Career development support.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Options for remote work.