Job Description
Join BAE Systems a global leader in defense security and aerospace where innovation meets impact. We're shaping the future of safety and security delivering cutting-edge solutions that make a difference. With a rich history and a global presence we're seeking talented individuals to join our team and help us solve the world's most complex challenges.
A Database Administrator is needed to support a large complex fast-paced operational program. The selected individual will maintain the integrity security and availability of multiple databases. Duties include disaster recovery performance analysis and tuning index maintenance and monitoring of data as well as administering maintaining developing and implementing policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database. The selected individual will evaluate and recommend available database management system products; perform database and software lifecycle activities to ensure the highest level of system performance availability and compliance with business requirements; and will organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform daily database administration monitoring and troubleshooting of system database and replication issues.
- Monitor database performance and memory allocations using standard tools.
- Perform system updates and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patching.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database problems.
- Perform database recovery actions.
- Modify existing database scripts to enhance systems support and create new database scripts for recurring database issues.
- Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests.
- Transition/ingest legacy data.
- Translate requirements and data into usable database schemas by creating or recreating ad hoc queries scripts and macros making updates to existing queries and creating new queries to manipulate data into a master file.
- Recommend design and implementation practices that optimize the performance of GOTS/COTS databases and applications.
- Assist in the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
- Assist in developing databases database parser software and database loading software.
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Required Education Experience & Skills
- Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph
- Must have at least five (5) years of hands-on dedicated experience as a database administrator.
- Must have at least five (5) years of hands-on dedicated experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
- Must have in-depth experience implementing and maintaining database security.
- Must have in-depth experience conducting database performance tuning and monitoring.
- Must have in-depth experience troubleshooting and resolving database problems/issues.
- Must have experience installing configuring and upgrading RDBMS software.
- Must have experience with procedural languages such as PL/SQL.
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Preferred Education Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
- Experience with real time highly available data replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard Oracle Streams Oracle Golden Gate Sybase Replication Server.
- Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and/or as a member of an Agile team.
- Extensive in-depth experience with database design and development.
- Extensive in-depth understanding of databases primarily Oracle and/or other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
- Experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL and SQL in general.
- Experience with Mongo and/or Cassandra.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations local market conditions and internal equity as well as candidate qualifications such as skills education and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems we support our employees in all aspects of their life including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health dental and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program a legal plan and other perks including discounts on things like home auto and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off paid holidays as well as other types of leave including paid parental military bereavement and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc an international defense aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air land and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology superior products and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S) based in McLean Virginia designs and delivers advanced defense intelligence and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development systems integration and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Skills Required
- Five years as a database administrator
- Five years as an Oracle database administrator
- Experience with database security implementation and maintenance
- Experience with performance tuning and monitoring
- Experience troubleshooting database problems
- Experience with installing and configuring RDBMS software
- Experience with PL/SQL
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BAE Systems Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Multiple Cigna-administered medical options plus dental vision telehealth/behavioral resources and an EAP indicate comprehensive coverage depth. The package also includes items like transgender healthcare and abortion travel support.
- Parental & Family Support—Paid bonding leave is provided in the U.S. (e.g. 160 hours for full-time within the first year) alongside adoption assistance fertility and surrogacy benefits. Childcare resources and related family supports are also highlighted.
- Retirement Support—A 401(k) savings plan with company matching is offered with official materials noting availability across many business units. Investment guidance and planning tools are provided through Empower.
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What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace defense and security company we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air land space and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us to unite our community of colleagues and customers and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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