Senior/Principal Database Architect/Administrator, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
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• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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We are seeking an experienced IT Database Architect / Administrator (job title: Solutions Architect) to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary 24/7/365 Mission Support Operations Center team. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of our database systems. You will work closely with application developers, system architects, and other IT staff to ensure optimal database performance and reliability. This role requires a deep understanding of database technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. In this position you will be supporting the daily operations of complex mission critical capabilities and providing cross discipline expertise and perspective to the entire IT team. Additionally, you will continually evaluate new technologies/approaches and make strategic design recommendations.

On any given day you may be called on to:

• Design, install, configure, and maintain database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle, Cassandra, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL (or other similar technologies)
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement performance tuning measures (SolarWinds, Splunk, and/or similar type technologies)
• Ensure data integrity, security, and availability through effective backup and recovery strategies
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database queries and improve application performance
• Develop and maintain database documentation, including data models, schemas, and procedures
• Implement and manage database security policies and access controls
• Participate in capacity planning and database scaling efforts to accommodate growth
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to database management

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work 100% onsite in Livermore, CA.

This position requires willingness and ability to work in a 24/7/365 on-call operational environment.

$135,700 - $270,900

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• 13 years of directly related experience; or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline and 9 years of directly related experience; or Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 5 years of directly related experience. Equivalent experience in lieu of degree must be directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job
• Experience in database administration such as designing databases, performing database upgrades, or optimization techniques
• Experience with SQL (or equivalent) such as performance tuning and query optimization
• Ability to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security + certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level and SCI-level security clearance, which may require a polygraph test

• Install, configure, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot Netapp storage systems, HP Blade systems (including chassis, blades and switches), VMWare vSphere and Oracle Linux hosts
• Familiarity with other IT technologies (Windows, Oracle Linux/RedHat)
• Familiarity with database security practices and compliance standards
• Experience with database backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery planning
• Prior experience working on classified, government systems
• Maintain custom applications in Oracle Application Express (APEX)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

The Special Programs Operations (SPO) Department is responsible for executing and coordinating a variety of classified efforts at SNL's California site. These critical efforts entail providing communications services to multiple customers. We work closely with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) to accomplish these efforts. The centerpiece to this effort is the manning and support of an on-site 24/7/365 Mission Support operations center. We also have charters to 1) Develop processes and procedures for the acceptance, operationalization, and accreditation of new capabilities. 2) Manage ongoing accreditation of the IT and software systems, 3) Develop of innovative IT systems to reduce the total lifecycle costs for the broad range of capabilities being executed.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.