Database Administrator - mid/senior level

MORI Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MORI Associates is seeking experienced Database Administrators (Levels I-III) to support NASA applications and enterprise databases. You will work across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL in a mission-critical environment, contributing to reliability, security, and performance.

Responsibilities include installation, backup, disaster recovery, tuning, and automation, with collaboration across NASA teams and on-call rotation. US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and/or MySQL databases.
• DB design, development, and integration principles.
• ANSI SQL and DBA best practices.
• Installation, configuration, security hardening, backup/recovery, migrations/upgrades, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with SQL Server AGs/DAGs, Oracle Data Guard, MySQL replication.
• Oracle SQL/PL-SQL and Microsoft T-SQL experience.
• Exposure to virtualization, consolidation, and cloud-ready architectures.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux and Microsoft Windows environments.
• VMware ESXi, SAN/NAS storage, and enterprise backup solutions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise database systems supporting mission-critical applications.
• Install, configure, upgrade, migrate, secure, patch, and optimize database environments.
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
• Monitor database health, performance, and availability.
• Support high-availability and disaster recovery architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance and operational issues.
• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, engineers, and NASA stakeholders.
• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell, shell scripting, or similar technologies.
• Document procedures, configurations, and operational processes.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to incidents within SLAs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and modernization efforts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

6+ years DBA experience

Tools

SSMS

SQL Developer

TOAD

Oracle Enterprise Manager

SSRS

RMAN/Data Pump

Job description

Join the Team Driving NASA's Digital Transformation

At MORI Associates, we believe that technology powers discovery. As a trusted partner supporting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), we are seeking talented Database Administrators (Levels I-III) to help modernize and transform a diverse portfolio of enterprise business applications that support NASA's mission.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to mission‑critical systems used across the Agency. You'll engage with cutting‑edge database technologies, collaborate with talented professionals, and play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise database platforms.

If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, enjoy working with multiple database technologies, and want your work to have a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Database Administrator, you will support the administration, maintenance, optimization, and enhancement of enterprise database environments supporting NASA applications. Our infrastructure includes:

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Oracle Database
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise database systems supporting mission‑critical applications.
• Install, configure, upgrade, migrate, secure, patch, and optimize database environments.
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
• Monitor database health, performance, and availability.
• Support high‑availability and disaster recovery architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance and operational issues.
• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, engineers, and stakeholders across NASA.
• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell, shell scripting, or similar technologies.
• Document procedures, configurations, and operational processes.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation and respond to incidents within established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and modernization efforts.

What We're Looking For

Required Technical Experience

• Experience supporting Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and/or MySQL databases.
• Strong understanding of database design, development, and integration principles.
• Knowledge of ANSI Standard SQL and database administration best practices.
• Experience with:
  • Database installation and configuration
  • Security hardening and patch management
  • Backup and recovery strategies
  • Database migrations and upgrades
  • Performance monitoring and tuning
• Familiarity with:
  • SQL Server Availability Groups (AGs)
  • Distributed Availability Groups (DAGs)
  • Oracle Data Guard
  • MySQL replication technologies
• Experience with:
  • Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
  • Microsoft T‑SQL
• Exposure to database administration tools such as:
  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • SQL Developer
  • TOAD
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Experience with Oracle RMAN, Data Pump, and Oracle Net Services.
• Understanding of virtualization, database consolidation, and cloud‑ready architectures.
• Experience supporting Red Hat Linux and Microsoft Windows environments.
• Experience with VMware ESXi, SAN/NAS storage environments, and enterprise backup solutions.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated.
• Adaptable to changing requirements and evolving operational priorities.
• Ability to excel in fast‑paced, mission‑focused environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience (equivalent experience considered).
• 6-8 years of Database Administrator experience.
• US citizenship

Preferred Experience

• PowerShell, VBScript, or batch scripting.
• VMware ESXi environments.
• SAN/NAS storage technologies.
• Enterprise backup and recovery platforms.

Why MORI Associates?

At MORI Associates, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Support one of the world's most respected scientific and exploration organizations
• Work on enterprise‑scale systems with modern technologies
• Collaborate with highly skilled technical professionals
• Expand your expertise across multiple database platforms
• Contribute to meaningful projects that support NASA's mission and future innovation
• Grow your career through challenging work and continuous learning opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

MORI Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.