Senior Database Specialist

*Authorized to work in the US required; US Citizenship preferred

*Remote Position with occasional travel to the office in Gloucester, MA

*Applicants residing within travel distance preferred

*Three references required

*Salary Negotiable depending on experience, location, and certification

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Database Specialist provides enterprise-level database architecture, modernization, and development support for NOAA NMFS fisheries-dependent data systems. This role is central to data governance, system modernization, and migration of legacy databases to cloud-based environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, analyze, and modernize Oracle database architectures supporting fisheries management programs.
• Lead data migration efforts from legacy systems to Oracle databases hosted in AWS environments.
• Develop and optimize PL/SQL, database schemas, and DDL to support operational and analytical workloads.
• Analyze existing NOAA Fisheries databases and recommend consolidation and modernization strategies.
• Provide technical leadership on enterprise data architecture and integration initiatives.
• Ensure database solutions meet performance, scalability, security, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with software developers and stakeholders to align application and data architectures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of Oracle database administration and development experience.
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise data architecture and cloud migration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Oracle Enterprise Database 19c+
• Oracle Cloud Control, Oracle APEX
• AWS-hosted Oracle environments
• SQL Developer, Toad

Think Tank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors, including education, relevant work experience, work location, specific job responsibilities, professional certifications, and other job-related criteria.

Think Tank also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term and short-term disability; and a 401(k) plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.