Oracle Database Administrator (Database Administrator 2/3)

Infrastructure Service Division is seeking an energetic and customer-focused Database Administrator for the ISD Institutional Services (ISD-IS) group. The group is organized institutional support that focuses on supporting unclassified and classified institutional and mission support needs, and a technical services group that manages enterprise services for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This position is within Institutional Services (IS) and is part of the Oracle DBA team. The technologies supported by this team require continuous availability (24/7), and team members are expected to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, reliability, and operational efficiency.

This position will be filled at either the Database Administrator 2 or Database Administrator 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of Oracle Database Administration plus working knowledge of MS Windows and Linux, Oracle SQL, Oracle PL/SQL. At the Database Administrator 2 level, the selected candidate will resolve a wide range of Oracle Database Administration issues in creative ways., In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the selected candidate will have wide-ranging experience, use professional concepts, and company objectives to resolve complex Oracle Database Administration issues in creative and effective ways, plus a working knowledge of MS Windows and Linux, Oracle SQL, Oracle PL/SQL. Frequently contribute to the development of new theories and methods of Oracle Database Administration. Considered expert in field within the organization., Technical Expertise

• Hands-on experience as a physical database administrator (DBA), including installation, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, patching, performance tuning, backup, and recovery of Oracle databases (version 19c or newer) on both MS Windows and Linux platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in writing Oracle SQL queries and developing PL/SQL scripts to support automation and operational efficiency.

Collaboration

• Proven ability to work collaboratively, including active participation in team or institutional communities of practice.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and achieve goals while effectively collaborating across teams, business units, and the broader organization., * Experience writing and maintaining MS Windows command-line scripts is required.

Education/ Experience at lower level:

Database Administrator 2:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at higher level:

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level post-graduate coursework may be desirable.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active DOE L or Q clearance, or equivalent, transferable clearance.
• Experience writing and maintaining MS Windows command line scripts.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management., *Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-border-a-chg1-ltdchg/@@images/file) for additional information.

• While the posted salary range for each position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.
• This position requires participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Overtime and working an irregular schedule may be required.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Position Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs