Database Administrator III (Remote)

Saitech; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SaiTech, Inc. is seeking a remote Database Administrator to support NASA applications across diverse platforms, including SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. The role emphasizes reliability, data integrity, and seamless operations.

You will work in a collaborative environment, implementing backups, patches, HA/DR strategies, and performance optimization while communicating clearly with stakeholders and end-users in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 6+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Experience supporting NASA applications is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of database design, development, and integration principles.
• Proficient in ANSI SQL and database administration best practices.
• Experience with backup, recovery, patching, and provisioning of enterprise databases.
• Familiarity with HA/DR architectures and virtualization concepts.
• Proficient in scripting (PowerShell or similar) and UNIX basics.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain database systems across SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
• Install, configure, upgrade, migrate, and secure database environments.
• Manage backups, recovery, and ongoing maintenance to meet SLAs.
• Support HA/DR deployments and high-availability configurations.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Applications stakeholders and end-user communities.
• Respond to incidents during on-call rotation and resolve tickets within SLA.

Skills

Database design

DBA best practices

Mission critical DBMS

ANSI SQL

Backup & recovery

HA/DR concepts

Networking basics

Scripting (PowerShell)

Team communication

Analytical skills

On-call rotation

Education

Bachelor's degree

6+ years DBA experience

Tools

Oracle

MS SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle RMAN/Data Guard

SQL Developer/TOAD/SSMS

Job description

SaiTech, Inc. seeks a remote Database Administrator to help modernize and transform a broad portfolio of enterprise business solutions for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). In this role, you will join a collaborative team where strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication are essential for success. You will work with diverse platforms, applications, and infrastructure that span the entire Agency, engaging with both Enterprise Applications stakeholders and end-user communities. Responsible for the administration and maintenance of database systems implemented in support of NASA applications. The database infrastructure consists of Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL and MySQL platforms.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrates solid knowledge in database design, development and integration principles


• Fundamental knowledge of database administration best practices and techniques


• Experience supporting mission critical database management systems


• Understanding of ANSI Standard SQL constructs for Database Administration


• Experience installing, configuring, upgrading, migrating, provisioning, securing, patching, backing up and recovery of enterprise database systems


• Conceptual knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) database architectures


• Good understanding of networking concepts and principles in a client/server database environment


• Experience in Unix, PowerShell or other scripting language


• Must have good communication, presentation, documentation and organizational skills


• Effectively works in a team environment with other DBAs to troubleshoot and resolve complex database problems; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills


• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills


• Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment


• Schedule flexibility is required to support on-call DBA rotation and the ability to respond to trouble tickets within time required by SLAs

Required Experience:

• Experience supporting NASA Applications is a plus


• Preferred experience with Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL or PostgreSQL databases in single instance or clustered configurations


• Experience configuring and supporting MS SQL Availability Groups (AGs), Distributed Availability Groups (DAGs), Oracle Data Guard, and MySQL master-slave replication


• Demonstrated experience using Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, MS T-SQL


• Experience with client tools such as Oracle SQL Developer, TOAD, MS SQL Workbench, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) are a plus


• Knowledgeable in configuring Oracle Net Services


• Experience in client/server applications design and development is a plus


• Familiarity and/or experience with Oracle RMAN, DataPump, and Data Guard


• Experience with Red Hat Linux and MS Windows Operating Systems on VMware


• Understanding of database consolidation and virtualization concepts and best practices


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust background investigation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience (equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree)


• 6-8 years Database Administrator experience


• Automation using Microsoft PowerShell, VBScript, or batch files


• Adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs


• Experience working in VMware ESXi environments


• Experience with network storage (SAN/NAS)


• Experience with enterprise backup solutions

Summary:

SaiTech, Inc. is an equal opportunity and anti-discrimination employer. SaiTech Inc, remains committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace—while fully complying with federal employment laws including Section 503 and VEVRAA. This includes adhering strictly to merit-based employment principles and avoiding any policies or actions that might be interpreted as discriminatory or preferential based on protected characteristics. SaiTech is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.