Sr. Database Administrator

Networking for Future, Inc. (NFF) is a Washington, DC based company offering a performance-focused approach to delivering transformational IT business solutions. We take pride in keeping users productive and engaged by providing business and IT teams with the solutions they need to improve their performance in a dynamic, connected world.

NFF is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia with Advanced Specializations in all major IT disciplines. In addition to Cisco, NFF holds key strategic partnerships with VMware, NetApp, Microsoft, Riverbed, Splunk and many System Integrators. NFF is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and has been ranked in Inc. Magazine's 500/5000 Fastest Growing Companies list since 2007.

We offer expert solutions relevant to: Network Infrastructures, Data Center & Cloud, Network & Endpoint Security, Application Assurance, Collaboration & Mobility and Staff Augmentation.

NFF is seeking a full time ERP Database Lead Analyst to support the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).  Hybrid work environment.  The selected candidate will be responsible for for ensuring that the ERP databases, such as the Peoplesoft Finance, Human Capital, Enterprise Learning, Financial Reporting, and related databases, are operating optimally.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and execute projects in support of WMATA's growing information demands;
• Ensure the effective use of WMATA resources;
• Contribute to policies for effective process planning as it relates to new requirements;
• Plan, analyze, design, and submit reports and report interfaces intended for the end user employing relational databases such as SQL Server and Oracle;
• Participate in short-term tactical planning;
• Creating and managing databases. This includes creating new databases, managing existing databases, and deleting unused databases;
• Managing users and security. This includes creating and managing user accounts, assigning permissions to users, and managing security policies;
• Managing data. This includes importing and exporting data, backing up and restoring data, and optimizing data performance;
• Monitoring and troubleshooting the database. This includes monitoring the database for performance problems, troubleshooting problems when they occur, and tuning the database for optimal performance;
• Providing support to users. This includes answering user questions, resolving user problems, and training users on how to use the database.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning.

Required Skills: 

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related field
• Proficient in the development of business information interfaces;
• Knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server and Oracle;
• Experienced with large volumes of data;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• Ability to represent WMATA’s interests to other

• Preferred Requirements:

• Graduate-level degree in Computer Science.

• Understanding of standard AIX, Linux Tools, and PHP
• Knowledge of OLTP, OLAP, and Oracle, SQL Server

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Paid Time Off
• NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.