Advanced Database Administrator/Developer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

401(k) Savings program

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Database Administrator/Developer to sustain and enhance the ATRITD database supporting irradiation research at the ATR. You will manage Oracle DBs, optimize performance, and implement schema improvements while collaborating with the I&S unit in CMMI.

The role emphasizes engineering workflow support, security, and user training, with a path to modernization of data schemas and interfaces for engineers across development/testing/production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and required experience as stated.
• Experience with Oracle database and APEX environments.
• Ability to design and optimize database schemas and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Oracle DB and APEX environments supporting engineering workflows.
• Lead modernization by refactoring database schemas.
• Design improved non-APEX processes and interfaces for engineers.
• Collaborate on database-to-database communication and data modeling.
• Develop functional/technical requirements and provide end-user training.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

Schema management

Back-up and recovery

Security

User training and support

Team collaboration

End-user training

Oracle database

APEX environments

JavaScript

CSS

Oracle PL/SQL

SQL Server

Microsoft Access

Python

C++

C#

Java

Data modeling

Security

Oracle RBDMS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Microsoft Access

JavaScript

CSS

Oracle APEX

ColdFusion

.NET

Python

C++

C#

Java

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

The Technology Directorate is seeking a Database Administrator/Developer to support the irradiation testing community through maintenance and development of an existing Oracle database. The position will report to the manager of the Irradiations & Sensors (I&S) unit in the Core Materials, Manufacturing & Irradiations (CMMI) department. We are seeking a database engineer to join our team to aid in the development and maintenance of the ATRITD, database that supports the research development of materials at the Advanced Test Reactor.

Specific duties include:

• Administering and optimizing an Oracle database and APEX environments supporting engineering workflows, including schema management, performance tuning, troubleshooting, back-up/recover, security, and promotion access across development/testing/production.
• Leading modernization efforts by refactoring and updating database schemas.
• Designing improved, non-APEX based processes and interfaces for engineers.
• Collaborate with other application owners on database-to-database communication
• Developing, along with technical staff, functional and technical requirements
• Providing end user training and support

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; orMaster's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with database development (SQL, Oracle, Oracle PL/SQL, SQL Server, Microsoft Access… etc.)
• Experience with web application development technology (JavaScript, CSS, Oracle APEX, ColdFusion, .NET)
• Experience with Python, C++, C#, Java, or other programming and/or scripting languages
• Capability to clearly communicate complex ideas both verbally and in written format
• Experience with database design, development, data modeling, and security
  • Oracle RBDMS

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.