Application Database Administrator

Nationwide IT Services, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Nationwide IT Services in the United States is seeking an Application Database Administrator to manage database schemas and objects in a remote client/server setup. The role involves designing, auditing, securing schemas, and advising users on access, with collaboration across Infrastructure DBAs. A strong background in SQL-based platforms and multiple OS environments is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience with database platforms and query languages (Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL Server, MS Access).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in database schema management.
• Experience across multiple operating systems and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Administer database schemas and objects in a client/server environment.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure DBAs to project long-range schema requirements.
• Conduct schema quality control and audits for data usage and permissions.
• Advise users on access to client/server databases and support access methods.
• Design, implement, and maintain complex schema objects with focus on performance, security, and documentation.
• Apply SQL and related technologies to support database solutions.
• Perform database programming and support systems design across OS and programming environments.

Skills

Database administration

SQL

Schema design

Security compliance

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Microsoft Access

Job description

Application Database Administrator

Security Clearance: Secret

Certification Requirements: IAT II,

Computing environment certification: OCA18 or a relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.

Position Summary

Nationwide IT Services, NIS, seeks a highly qualified Application Database Administrator to administer database schemas and objects in a client/server environment. This potential, fully remote role designs, creates, maintains, audits, and secures schemas, supports database programming and systems design, and advises users on database access. Working with Infrastructure DBAs, the administrator projects long-range schema administration and design requirements and aligns database solutions with user needs across all task areas. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer database schemas and their objects, including design, creation, maintenance, and operational support in a client/server environment.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure DBAs to project long-range requirements for database schema administration and design.
• Conduct schema quality control and audits to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data and permissions.
• Advise users on access to client/server databases and support access methods that meet user requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain complex schema objects, addressing access time, device allocation, validation checks, data organization, protection, security, documentation, and statistical methods.
• Apply database technologies, development methodologies, and programming languages such as SQL to support database solutions.
• Perform database programming and support systems design across relevant operating systems and programming environments.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of progressive experience with database platforms and query languages such as Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL Server, and Microsoft Access.
• At least three years of hands-on experience and expertise in database schema management.
• Experience working across various operating systems and using additional programming languages.
• Experience on at least two projects in a large organization involving the administration, operation, maintenance, and security of a large-scale computer database.

Security and Certification Requirements

• Sensitivity level: IT-II – Critical Sensitive.
• Clearance: Secret.
• Information assurance level: IAT II.
• Computing environment certification: OCA18 or a relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.

About Nationwide IT Services

NIS is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and an IT and management consulting company. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid holidays; PTO (sick/vacation); commuter benefits; an employee assistance program (EAP); educational reimbursement; and pet insurance.

Salary range: $160,000 to $171,000 annually The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.