Onsite Database Administrator - 6-Month Contract (Pasadena)

Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc. is seeking a Database Administrator to join the on-site team at NASA JPL in Pasadena, CA.

The role focuses on administering enterprise databases, designing and tuning logical and physical structures, and coordinating changes with developers and end users to ensure data accessibility and performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor degree with 4+ years IT experience, hands-on Oracle/MySQL/MS-SQL/PostgreSQL expertise, and strong SQL/PL-SQL skills, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with minimum 4 years of IT experience, particularly with database administration expertise.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, MySQL, MS-SQL and PostgreSQL in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of database architecture, indexing strategies, query optimization, and execution plan analysis.
• Experience with backup and recovery methods, including snapshot-based solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with application hosting middleware (WebLogic, Apache, Tomcat).
• Understanding of database security, hardening practices, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database and application stack issues.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Skills

Database architecture knowledge

Query optimization

SQL/PL-SQL

Shell scripting

Security/compliance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree + 4 years IT experience

Tools

Oracle

MySQL

MS-SQL

PostgreSQL

WebLogic

Apache

Tomcat

Job description

Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc. is seeking a Database Administrator to join the on-site team at NASA JPL in Pasadena, CA.

The role focuses on administering enterprise databases, designing and tuning logical and physical structures, and coordinating changes with developers and end users to ensure data accessibility and performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor degree with 4+ years IT experience, hands-on Oracle/MySQL/MS-SQL/PostgreSQL expertise, and strong SQL/PL-SQL skills, plus