Database Admininstrator

ASRC Federal•Oklahoma City, OK

12d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join our Second-Level Engineering (SLE) Compliance and Automation Team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Oklahoma City, OK. This is a full-time on-site position at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC). The SLE Compliance and Automation Team provides a shared engineering and information technology support service for SLE organizations within the Operational Support Directorate. The team contributes to this mission through executing tasks in the areas of automation management of National Airspace System (NAS) engineering and operational processes for documentation, safety risk analysis, systems security, NAS information and data sciences support projects.

Requirements

Proficiency in programming skills using software applications and tools with in-depth knowledge of and experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, or equivalent Database products
Database Development & Administration: Oracle PL/SQL development
Installation and configuration of Oracle database/middleware
Oracle database config and monitoring
Oracle database administration and development experience
Security & Access Management: Managing users, groups, access controls, security policies and system logs
Configuration of ports and firewalls
System Configuration & Storage Management: Configuration of file systems, partitions, and general storage
Backup and resource management
Ability to work independently, as well as a team
Ability to research and problem solve; willingness to learn/try new things
Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication; including developing technical documentation
Be a US Citizen
Have resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years
RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport
Reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Oklahoma City, OK

Nice To Haves

Experience with NAS facilities, systems, and equipment is highly desirable
Information Security & Compliance: Information Systems Security / CIS practices
Monitoring system performance, security posture & vulnerability
Operating Systems & System Administration: Linux shell scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.)
Patching/Upgrading of OS
Cloud-Native, Architecture & Emerging Technologies: AI Frameworks and knowledge
Microservices
Containerization
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
DITA / Open Standard Document concepts
Virtualization: VM Ware Virtualization Knowledge

Responsibilities

Identifying user needs to create and administer databases
Ensuring that databases operate efficiently and without error
Making and testing modifications to database structures when needed
Maintaining databases and updating permissions
Merging old databases into new ones
Backing up and restoring data to prevent data loss
Ensuring that organizational data is secure
Performing multiple, varied, and complex assignments under limited direction
Applying experience and advanced technical knowledge applicable to accomplish assignments and to develop plans and techniques to improve programs
Understanding how his/her technical area interacts with or is affected by other disciplines and considering the objectives of the external organizations when developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse, complex problems