Database Administrator Junior

Overview

The Database Administrator supports database maintenance, performance tuning, and security for the Department of the Navy Office of Administration (DON OA) – Information Technology Division (ITD).

• Ensure information systems maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality, integrity.
• Review, evaluate, design and implement new databases and data structures for new and existing applications.
• Monitor and improve the performance of applications accessing databases.
• Install, test, upgrade, decommission and troubleshoot all database applications, tools and services, including supporting software/tools for the enterprise.
• Provide administration of all database servers and instances, in coordination with application owners, administrators, developers, etc., both internal and external to the organization.
• Provide database query scripting support necessary for operation, testing, troubleshooting.
• Escalate to and assist vendors and external contractors with application or tool troubleshooting, repair and installation.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support for systems application and tools administration and operations.
• Fully document support tickets on reported issues.
• Test alternative pathways to resolve an issue.
• Configure, test and provide ongoing management of server application or tool hardening, security best practices and other requirements as specified by federal government procedures, practices and guidelines.
• Fully document, process and close any security exceptions or waivers to the above, with the guidance of security, Systems Owners and Authorizing Officials.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases and hold relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert).
• Secret Clearance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Earned Bonuses & Awards
• Professional Training Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability