Database Administrator, Intermediate

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

401(k) Savings program

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

EAP

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Database Administrator to administer and optimize enterprise database systems, primarily Microsoft SQL Server, with PostgreSQL and Oracle support.

You will collaborate with application owners, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to ensure data availability, integrity, and reliability across platforms. The role emphasizes DR planning, automation, and thorough documentation, with after-hours support if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 1+ year experience.
• Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle in production environments.
• Experience developing automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and monitor SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle environments.
• Install, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot database systems.

Skills

SQL Server administration

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Automation scripting

Windows Server

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

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 Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a Database Administrator to join their team! The newest team member is responsible for the administration, maintenance, monitoring, security, and performance optimization of enterprise database systems. This position provides operational and technical support primarily for Microsoft SQL Server environments while also supporting PostgreSQL and Oracle database platforms. The Database Administrator works closely with application owners, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity personnel, and business stakeholders to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability of critical business data systems.

The successful candidate will possess strong SQL Server administration experience and working knowledge of PostgreSQL and/or Oracle database technologies. The candidate should be comfortable supporting multiple database platforms in a dynamic production environment while maintaining a focus on system reliability, security, and operational excellence.

• Responsibilities Include:
• Administer, maintain, and monitor Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle database environments.
• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot database management systems and related components.
• Monitor database availability, performance, capacity, and health utilizing established tools and processes.
• Design, implement, and maintain database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Perform database restores and validate recovery procedures through routine testing.
• Analyze and resolve database performance issues through query optimization, indexing strategies, and system tuning.
• Support high availability solutions including SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, PostgreSQL replication, Oracle Data Guard, or equivalent technologies.
• Manage database security including account administration, role‑based access controls, encryption, auditing, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual administration tasks.
• Support application deployments, database migrations, schema modifications, and integration projects.
• Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and business stakeholders to design and support database solutions.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation including system configurations, standard operating procedures, recovery processes, and architecture diagrams.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and problem resolution activities.
• Assist with capacity planning, lifecycle management, and long‑term database strategy initiatives.
• Provide after‑hours support as needed.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Minimum two (2) years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server database environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting SQL Server databases in production environments.
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and/or Oracle database administration.
• Experience with Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Experience monitoring database health, capacity, and performance.
• Experience troubleshooting database performance issues, query optimization, indexing strategies, and resource utilization.
• Experience developing automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Understanding of Windows Server administration and supporting infrastructure technologies.
• Experience supporting highly regulated, government, research, or security‑focused environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and operational procedures.

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

Pay Range

$78,700.00 - $120,500.00 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, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 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.