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 assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Telecommuting is not available for this position.
Essential Functions
- Analyze, log, track and resolve complex software/hardware anomalies pertaining to database connectivity
- Develop processes, evaluate, and suggest revisions to procedures for administering and supporting Mission Flight Control Center (MFCC) database systems
- Validate MFCC databases are functioning, operational and available for end users to perform the operational duties of their job
- Develop methods to validate the integrity of the data stored in the MFCC Databases and ensure databases are free of errors that might cause data corruptions
- Review system and database logs for vulnerabilities and optimizations – ensure database is protected by user roles and access rights
- Develop and enhance processes and procedures to the backup and recovery plan for the MFCC Database systems
- Performance Monitoring and Tuning – monitoring the database server on a regular basis to identify bottlenecks and tune appropriately
- Perform system backups and standard administrator duties
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Excellent time management and organization skills, with the capability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, and collaborate with team members
- Ability to install, configure and troubleshoot operating systems and server applications
- 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
- BS degree in an associated discipline (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combination of experience and education
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with system administration and related Information Systems, Computer/Network Security, Database Operations and Concepts
- Advanced understanding of Computer Networking Operations
- Advanced Understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL) as related to Oracle database software
- Working knowledge of Linux and Windows 2003 Server administration
- Advanced understanding of databases, including data flow and functional products
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Security+ Certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of being hired.
- Ability to regularly sit or stand at workstation consoles to type on a keyboard
- Ability to work in main computer room and workstation area, monitoring multi-color monitors which display dashboards, listings, and reports
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
- 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 – $120,485; 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.
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.