Database Administrator midsenior level

Join the Team Driving NASAs Digital Transformation
At MORI Associates we believe that technology powers discovery. As a trusted partner supporting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) we are seeking talented Database Administrators (Levels I-III) to help modernize and transform a diverse portfolio of enterprise business applications that support NASAs mission.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to mission-critical systems used across the Agency. Youll engage with cutting-edge database technologies collaborate with talented professionals and play a key role in ensuring the reliability security and performance of enterprise database platforms.
If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges enjoy working with multiple database technologies and want your work to have a meaningful impact wed love to hear from you. What Youll Do
As a Database Administrator you will support the administration maintenance optimization and enhancement of enterprise database environments supporting NASA applications. Our infrastructure includes:

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Oracle Database
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise database systems supporting mission-critical applications.
• Install configure upgrade migrate secure patch and optimize database environments.
• Perform backup recovery and disaster recovery operations.
• Monitor database health performance and availability.
• Support high-availability and disaster recovery architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance and operational issues.
• Collaborate with developers system administrators engineers and stakeholders across NASA.
• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell shell scripting or similar technologies.
• Document procedures configurations and operational processes.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to incidents within established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and modernization efforts.

What Were Looking For
Required Technical Experience

• Experience supporting Oracle Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL and/or MySQL databases.
• Strong understanding of database design development and integration principles.
• Knowledge of ANSI Standard SQL and database administration best practices.
• Experience with:
  • Database installation and configuration
  • Security hardening and patch management
  • Backup and recovery strategies
  • Database migrations and upgrades
  • Performance monitoring and tuning
• Familiarity with:
  • SQL Server Availability Groups (AGs)
  • Distributed Availability Groups (DAGs)
  • Oracle Data Guard
  • MySQL replication technologies
• Experience with:
  • Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
  • Microsoft T-SQL
• Exposure to database administration tools such as:
  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • SQL Developer
  • TOAD
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Experience with Oracle RMAN Data Pump and Oracle Net Services.
• Understanding of virtualization database consolidation and cloud-ready architectures.
• Experience supporting Red Hat Linux and Microsoft Windows environments.
• Experience with VMware ESXi SAN/NAS storage environments and enterprise backup solutions.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Organized detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Adaptable to changing requirements and evolving operational priorities.
• Ability to excel in fast-paced mission-focused environments.

If hired candidates must go to a NASA center and pickup their NASA badge NLT than their first day of employment and cover any costs involved in this travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience (equivalent experience considered).
• 6-8 years of Database Administrator experience.
• US citizenship

Preferred Experience

• PowerShell VBScript or batch scripting.
• VMware ESXi environments.
• SAN/NAS storage technologies.
• Enterprise backup and recovery platforms.

Why MORI Associates
At MORI Associates youll have the opportunity to:
Support one of the worlds most respected scientific and exploration organizations
Work on enterprise-scale systems with modern technologies
Collaborate with highly skilled technical professionals
Expand your expertise across multiple database platforms
Contribute to meaningful projects that support NASAs mission and future innovation
Grow your career through challenging work and continuous learning opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
MORI Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Ready to Launch Your Next Career Opportunity
Join MORI Associates and help power the data systems that support NASAs mission of exploration discovery and innovation.

Apply today and become part of a team thats helping shape the future.

Required Experience:

Manager