IT Specialist (Database Administration Software Engineer)

Summary This is a full-time position with the Office of Information Technology at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Wednesday, 07/16/2025, 11:59 PM EDT Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date. Requirements Conditions of Employment Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications) Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov Qualifications 5 years of hands on experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA. MySQL/MariaDB Administration a plus. 5 years of experience designing and implementing relational databases. Expert level knowledge of normalization, optimization and automation of database systems. 3 years of experience with production backups, restores and recovery models. 3 years of experience of SQL Clustering, High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options. Minimum 2 years of experience working with encrypted database architectures 3 years of experience with Windows server, including Active Directory. In-depth understanding of data management (e.g. permissions, recovery, security and monitoring). Thorough knowledge of various encryption options for securing databases. Knowledge of software development, SDLC, Agile development and application development for web based applications. Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and Microsoft .NET. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Good time-management skills. Candidate must be able to demonstrate recent experience performing various database administration tasks including set-up and installation as well as documenting installation and configuration changes. Prepare detailed database planning and design documents, evaluate and implement system enhancements, and diagnosing a variety of database issues. Ability to remain calm and professional in high stress environment when confronted with challenging situations, short timeframes, or other pressing and urgent requests. Education Qualifications include a 4 year computer degree or 5 years of experience in database system administration. Additional information Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Benefits Review our benefits