Database Administrator (DBA)

Archarithms Inc•Huntsville, AL

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Agile Digital Solutions Operating Group is expanding and seeks a Database Administrator to help modernize and transform a broad portfolio of enterprise business solutions for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). In this role, you will join a collaborative team where strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication are essential for success. You will work with diverse platforms, applications, and infrastructure that span the entire Agency, engaging with both Enterprise Applications stakeholders and end-user communities. The Database Administrator will be responsible for the administration and maintenance of database systems implemented in support of AAO applications. The AAO database infrastructure consists of Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL and MySQL platforms.

Requirements

Preferred experience with Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL or PostgreSQL databases in single instance or clustered configurations
Experience configuring and supporting MS SQL Availability Groups (AGs), Distributed Availability Groups (DAGs), Oracle Data Guard, and MySQL master-slave replication
Demonstrated experience using Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, MS T-SQL
Knowledgeable in configuring Oracle Net Services
Experience in client/server applications design and development is a plus
Familiarity and/or experience with Oracle RMAN, DataPump, and Data Guard
Experience with Red Hat Linux and MS 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
Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience (equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree)
6-8 years Database Administrator experience
Automation using Microsoft PowerShell, VBScript, or batch files
Adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs
Experience working in VMware ESXi environments
Experience with network storage (SAN/NAS)
Experience with enterprise backup solutions

Nice To Haves

Experience with client tools such as Oracle SQL Developer, TOAD, MS SQL Workbench, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) are a plus

Responsibilities

Demonstrates solid knowledge in database design, development and integration principles
Fundamental knowledge of database administration best practices and techniques
Experience supporting mission critical database management systems
Understanding of ANSI Standard SQL constructs for Database Administration
Experience installing, configuring, upgrading, migrating, provisioning, securing, patching, backing up and recovery of enterprise database systems
Conceptual knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) database architectures
Good understanding of networking concepts and principles in a client/server database environment
Experience in Unix, PowerShell or other scripting language
Must have good communication, presentation, documentation and organizational skills
Effectively works in a team environment with other DBAs to troubleshoot and resolve complex database problems; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment
Schedule flexibility is required to support on-call DBA rotation and the ability to respond to trouble tickets within time required by SLAs