Brookhaven National Laboratory · 19 hours ago
Senior Technology Engineer – Database Administrator (DBA) [SQL Server & Oracle]
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $182K/yr
8+ years expBrookhaven National Laboratory is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Technology Engineer with emphasis on database administration skills and experience. The role involves managing, optimizing, and securing enterprise-level databases, primarily focusing on SQL Server and Oracle platforms, while collaborating with software development teams to support application needs.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits program
Company
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multi-purpose research institution focused on questions in basic and applied science.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Thomas Schlagel
Advisor
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