Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.
As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining, and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA.
This position is not eligible for telecommuting.
Essential Functions
- Ensure databases are functioning and available for end users.
- Ensure users have the access they need to perform their operational duties of their job.
- Ensure data integrity and databases are free of errors that might cause data corruptions.
- Ensure database security and databases are protected by user roles and access rights.
- Perform general database housecleaning.
- Provide backup and recovery planning, testing, and ensuring backup sets are recoverable.
- Provide performance monitoring and tuning by monitoring the database server on a regular basis to identify bottlenecks and tune appropriately.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Basic understanding of Computer Networking Operations.
- Basic understanding of Oracle Database Function.
- Linux and Windows 2003 Server Administration.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from users.
- Ability to effectively present information to upper management and customers
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in diagram and textual form.
- Ability to Handle classified material.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent technical discipline, related military experience, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five or more (5+) years of system administration experience, specifically focused on database operations and concepts.
- Experience with computer networking operations.
- Experience with Oracle database functions.
- Experience with Linux and Windows 2003 server administration.
- Experience with databases, including data flow and functional products.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to regularly sit or stand at workstation consoles to type on a keyboard.
- Ability to view and interpret multiple multi-color monitors.
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain a Security+ certification within six (6) months of being hired and maintain certification.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
Benefits of Working at RGNext
RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.
The salary range for this role is $76,970 – $98,728; however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor’s ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.