Database Administrator (104) - Military veterans preferred

Position Description:

Position Summary

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory is an exciting and dynamic organization that is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. Whether you are a scientist, student, or simply someone who is fascinated by the cosmos, the NRAO offers a wealth of opportunities to learn, explore, and discover.

The NRAO is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join the Scientific Information Services (SIS) division to oversee our existing metadata databases and help our software development teams develop new ones to address the challenges of the next generation of radio telescopes, such as the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA). Our databases contain operational metadata for telescope monitor and control systems, persistence for web applications and science metadata for on-the-sky observations from 1976 onwards.

The position is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, at the NRAO headquarters located on the grounds of the University of Virginia, and a telework arrangement may be available for the well-qualified candidate.

You will:

• Take stewardship of NRAO's collection of Linux-based databases
• Collaborate and coordinate with our international partners in the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to support shared and replicated databases
• Oversee database server upgrades to keep versions modern
• Apply modern security conventions to keep data safe
• Design, implement, and test database disaster recovery policies and procedures
• Assist System Administrators to configure server performance monitoring, alerts and logging
• Assist Software Development teams with normalization, optimization and query tuning

Work Environment

The successful candidate will join a team of professionals engaged in research and development in the fields of science, engineering, software development, and education. Work is typically performed in a research or development environment. May occasionally work at high altitudes. Occasional domestic and international travel to other NRAO sites will be required.

Who You Are:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, scientific or related field; highly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• While not required, you may have an advanced degree in a related field.
• You have six or more years working as a DBA
• You have experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL or MySQL

Competency Summary

• High level of competency in a Linux-based environment
• Attention to detail is critical
• Highly organized
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Must be able to operate a personal computer

Beneficial Additional Expertise

• Experience with modern object relational mapping (ORM) frameworks
• Experience with modern database connection libraries
• Experience with performance monitoring and alerting systems

Total Rewards:

Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth.

Compensation

AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance.

The starting salary range for this position is between $90,015 and $120,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.

Benefits:

AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.

Application Instructions:

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu. PM20