Title: IS&T Data Base Administrator-3403
Function: IS&T
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time  
Grade: 33/34                                
Pay Type: Exempt                           
US Citizenship Required: Yes
 
This opportunity is being offered by National Aerospace Solutions, the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee.  National Aerospace Solutions is a limited liability company comprised of Bechtel National Inc. (as lead company) and Sierra Lobo Inc. with teaming Subcontractors nLogic Inc. and Chugach Federal Solutions Inc. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization and an important national resource.

AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground, and flight test.  Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.

NAS currently has an exciting career opportunity available for intermediate to experienced IS&T Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the management of a significant number of Oracle databases that include, but not limited to, implementation of backup/recovery strategy, quarterly patching, hardware/software upgrades, performance tuning, maintenance, and support.
• Provide support in an environment requiring highly available systems and capable of performing multiple tasks to resolve critical production issues.
• Increase support for Microsoft SQL Server databases that include, but not limited to, implementation of backup/recovery strategy, quarterly patching, hardware/software upgrades, performance tuning, maintenance, and support.
• Migration of Oracle database versions to the most current versions.
• Recognize, assess, and implement opportunities for improvement related to database administration such as automating routine database tasks, incorporating new tools, features, and functionality.
• Documenting database configuration for each of the systems and implement standards to maintain compliance/maintainability.
• Provide and maintain documentation related to database policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Provide support for Oracle on Windows and Linux server environment.
• Upgrade planning and coordination.
• Work with team to support Business Systems utilizing Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Apply appropriate DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)’s as applicable to sustain compliance with Information Assurance requirements.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues such as database integrity, performance, blocking and deadlocking, replication, connectivity, log shipping, security, etc.
• Design, development, sustainment, and deployment of database systems.

• Support and remediate any issues with Business Systems outside of normal assigned shift.
• Provide Tier 2 end user troubleshooting support for Business Systems through the ticket support system.
• Support the use of common work processes and procedures within assigned function across the TOS contract.
• Provide support to AEDC Customer and other contractors.
• Ensure Cybersecurity requirements are consistently documented, maintained, evaluated and compliant for Government IT system networks including components of systems.

• Periodically evaluates process and program effectiveness and takes action to maintain continuous improvement.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (personal protective equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Computer Engineering, Science, or Information Systems and 3 to 6 years of progressive and relevant experience or any equivalent combination of relevant education and progressive and relevant experience.
• 2 to 5 years of database administrator experience with Oracle Databases and/or Microsoft SQL databases
• Current US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DoD8570 compliant, IAT Level II certification to include CompTIA Security+ certification and computing environment certificate such as Windows Server Fundamentals.
• Oracle Certified DBA
• Operating System or Database scripting to automate routine tasks.
• Oracle database management including backup/recovery, performance tuning, maintenance, and support.
• SQL Server database management including backup/recovery, performance tunings, maintenance, and support
• Experience with installation of database client/server configuration such as TNSnames, listener, Oracle OleDB, etc.
• Experience with Oracle PL/SQL, triggers, indexing, procedures, replication, views, etc.
• Experience with the following: RMAN, Toad for Oracle, Oracle OEM, Oracle 11g/12g, MS SQL Server 2005 or higher, Windows 10, Windows Server OS, Linux OS, Visio, Microsoft Office, ODBC’s, SQL Server Management Studio, etc.
• Knowledge and/or experience in IT department practices and procedures
• Skilled in oral and written communication
• Skilled at building and maintaining personnel and customer relationships.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Active DoD security clearance

Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

NAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minority/Women/Veterans/Disabled (AA/EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with a physical or mental disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to careers@nas-llc.us. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES to this address as they will not be considered for employment opportunities.