Senior Technology Engineer – Database Administrator (DBA) [SQL Server & Oracle]

Brookhaven National Laboratory•Upton, NY

19h•$109,150 - $182,000•Remote

About The Position

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program Overview Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Technology Engineer with emphasis on database administration skills and experience. As a member of the Applications department within the Information Technology Division (ITD), this role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a strong track record of managing, optimizing, and securing enterprise-level databases. Reporting to a group manager within the ITD Applications department, the DBA will support multiple development and production environments across both Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database platforms. Broad responsibilities include managing database performance, ensuring data integrity and availability, and collaborating with software development teams to support application needs. The DBA will also contribute to strategic planning and execution of database and application-related projects and modernization initiatives. ITD Mission Brookhaven Lab's Information Technology Division's (ITD) mission is to deliver safe, efficient operations that ensure the delivery of the Lab's research mission by: Developing and deploying state-of-the-art information and computing systems in support of scientific research and business operations Providing a reliable and secure, high-speed network infrastructure for scientific and business computing Developing a scientific computing infrastructure that can support the computing needs that are common among the scientific departments Providing support to scientific and administrative programs to help them address their unique computing problems Providing a cost–effective, highly reliable, secure, and standardized computing infrastructure Promoting best practices in the areas of platform support, application development, and customer service Providing cost-effective information services to the Brookhaven Lab community including Research Library, publications, records management, and technical editing services, in support of the research mission and in compliance with contractual requirements ITD includes experts in information technology (IT) infrastructure and operations, cyber security, business systems, data information, and information services, including records management and the Research Library. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who is resourceful and innovative, and who understands that collaboration with stakeholders from across the Laboratory is critical to ensure the right expertise and technology are in place to advance our mission of bringing science solutions to the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience on a basis of 2:1)
8+ years of relevant experience in database administration
Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database management and administration
Strong understanding of database architecture, indexing, and performance tuning
Experience with backup and recovery tools
Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers
Experience with database monitoring tools and automation scripts
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and documentation abilities
Strong time management and project organization skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), or equivalent
Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., Microsoft Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud)
Experience supporting enterprise applications and integrations
Experience using Azure DevOps for collaboration, work tracking, and deployment pipelines
Exposure to Agile methodologies

Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server and Oracle databases in development, test, and production environments
Perform installation, configuration, tuning, security hardening, capacity planning, and performance optimization of databases in conjunction with application developers and vendors
Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies
Collaborate with application developers to design and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures
Collaborate with application developers and vendors on debugging, performance management, and scalability issues
Support data integration and migration efforts across multiple systems
Implement strategies to ensure high system availability and redundancy, including disaster recovery testing and readiness
Act as a strategic leader for database and data management technologies, providing technical insight and guidance to senior leaders and team members
Maintain strong documentation practices, including database configuration, procedures, and standards
Stay current with emerging database technologies and best practices
Participate in audits and compliance reviews as needed