This position is for long-term Laboratory needs within the Software Applications Engineering Division, Database Management group for a MS SQL Server Database Administrator 3. The selected candidate for this position will join a team of SQL, Oracle, and DB2 DBAs and will support a diverse SQL environment. A skilled and experienced Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator will work in the SAE-1 Data Management group supporting the activities of one or more of our internal customers. Responsibilities include:

• Working with systems analysts and developers to design data models needed to meet application requirements
• Developing and implementing data structures
• Establishing and maintaining security and integrity controls
• Defining and implementing operational support procedures including backup and recovery
• Performing operational support which includes performance analysis and tuning
• Formulating and monitoring policies, procedures and standards relating to database management
• Proposing and implementing enhancements improve security, performance and reliability.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Strong technical experience as an SQL DBA; in-depth understanding and administration of MS SQL Server databases and related technologies
• Demonstrated experience in providing database support for all phases of SQL Server-based development projects
• Demonstrated experience in planning and designing database architecture for new systems
• Demonstrated experience with problem diagnosis and resolution, including the use of Microsoft support
• Demonstrated experience with performance monitoring and tuning
• Demonstrated experience in patching and addressing security vulnerabilities
• Demonstrated experience in development and use of standard operating procedures and best practices
• Strong team and collaboration behaviors; professional, effective interpersonal communication skills

Desired Skills:

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.  LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

Pre-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We welcome and encourage applications from the broadest possible range of qualified candidates.  The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.  To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-5627.