Junior Database Administrator

Halvik • Greenbelt, MD

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About The Position

NASA SEWP is seeking a junior-level database administrator to support a robust database used by Java web applications. The role is responsible for database maintenance and security measures, including monitoring software for potential security breaches, creating accounts, and preserving data integrity. The successful candidate will join a team of developers, database administrators, and systems administrators supporting the NASA SEWP Program Management Office, a multi-award government acquisition contract focused on commercial IT products and product-based services.

The position assists with Oracle 19c high-availability and disaster-recovery databases, database objects, patching and upgrades, maintenance, performance monitoring, SQL analysis, and documentation. It also collaborates with internal stakeholders, provides Level II customer support, and may require support outside normal core business hours, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of Oracle database administration experience.
• At least 4 years of experience writing SQL queries for Oracle databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Fundamentals of SQL and PL/SQL.
• Knowledge of database table, index, and constraint creation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with Toad and Cloud Control/Grid Control.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of Oracle 19c high-availability and disaster-recovery databases, including installation, configuration, and patching.
• Assist with creating tables, indexes, triggers, accounts, and other database objects.
• Support near-zero-downtime database patching and upgrades.
• Support system-level and database maintenance.
• Maintain data dictionary information.
• Assist in creating and maintaining database scripts and documentation.
• Plan and coordinate security requirements with senior DBAs and systems administrators.
• Monitor database performance, logs, disk space, and bottlenecks.
• Perform SQL code review and analysis.
• Build and execute ad hoc queries upon request.
• Adhere to project schedules and proactively resolve or escalate issues to management.
• Document system, component, and interface designs and requirements to support future maintainability.
• Collaborate with application developers, database and systems administrators, content management, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in project maintenance and deployment, providing support outside normal core business hours or on nights and weekends.
• Provide Level II customer support by phone, email, and ServiceNow, supporting the customer and IT service ticketing system.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-supported medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 11 federal holidays and paid time off.
• Eligible employees may receive performance-based incentives for individual and/or team achievements.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for commuter, medical, and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition assistance.
• Charitable contribution matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level