NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ACTIVE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE.

We're looking for an outstanding Database Administrator to join a top-notch group supporting world class science and technology at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). Zurka Interactive is expanding our team at NRL in Washington, D.C. You will be part of a team managing IT services on unclassified and classified networks for 5,000 users. You'll be working with a variety of technologies in a heterogeneous computing environment. This is a hybrid role with 2 days each week on site at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington DC.

NRL is an environment in which members of the team have a great deal of autonomy and numerous opportunities to grow their technical knowledge. Your work will involve responsibility for systems architecture, engineering, and administration for a complex systems environment on classified and unclassified networks. The environment will continue to grow and evolve providing challenges and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. In the past we've supported researchers doing work on nanoscience, autonomous systems and experiments deployed on the International Space Station.

We're looking for someone with 8+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated skills in the following areas:

• Minimum 8 years of experience as DBA in Microsoft SQL Server.
• Minimum 8 years of in-depth knowledge and experience in database theory and design.
• Minimum 8 years of in-depth experience in planning, implementing, administering and programming Microsoft SQL Server (versions 2008 R2, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2019)
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases, particularly MongoDB, including installation, configuration, and administration. Experience with database security, backup and recovery, and high availability solutions
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB database design, indexing, sharding, and replication.
• Experience with MongoDB security mechanisms, backup, and recovery procedures.
• Familiarity with Oracle and MySQL databases, including installation, configuration, hardening and administration.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and MySQL database design, indexing, and replication.
• Experience with Oracle and MySQL security mechanisms, backup, and recovery procedures.
• Experience with SAP/Sybase ASE and/or PostgreSQL is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities and duties for this position will include the following:

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable SQL Server, MySQL and Oracle databases.
• Perform regular database monitoring, tuning, and optimization to ensure optimal performance and maximum uptime.
• Manage database security including access controls, permissions, and data encryption.
• Plan and implement database backups, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and data integrity issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database schema, queries, and stored procedures for performance and scalability.
• Work with COTS application owners to deploy required database components for applications in compliance with relevant STIGs (including Application Security & Development STIG where required).
• Support transfer of database content between production/development environments and environments that do not share security contexts.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and technologies related to database administration.
• May require after hours support for critical database issues.

Strong preference will be given to candidates who meet DoD 8570 requirements for an IAT III level position, including an active CASP certification or equivalent.

U.S. Citizenship and a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance is required.

BENEFITS

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation,
• Health/dental/vision insurance (Three plan options),
• Company-provided STD and life insurance,
• Access to healthcare and dependent care FSAs,
• Optional supplemental life insurance and long-term disability,
• 401k (company matches 100% of first 6% of salary contributed),
• Paid vacation, sick, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave,
• All federal holidays (yes, even Columbus Day),
• Casual dress,
• A flexible work schedule,
• Job-related certification and training course reimbursement
• Top notch equipment,
• And a smart, pleasant group of people to work with.

About the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)

NRL operates as the Navy's full-spectrum corporate laboratory, conducting a broadly based multidisciplinary program of scientific research and advanced technological development directed toward maritime applications of new and improved materials, techniques, equipment, systems and ocean, atmospheric, and space sciences and related technologies. This position is hybrid full-time, partly on-site at NRL DC.

About Zurka Interactive

Zurka develops web based applications and IT solutions for commercial and government clients. It supports research and development at the US Naval Research Laboratory with on-site staff.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zurka Interactive LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Some positions do require a current or active Department of Defense security clearance, which does require U.S. citizenship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• STIG: 4 years (Preferred)
• Database administration: 8 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft SQL Server: 7 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20375 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20375