Database Administrator

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 assess, audit, analyze, validate, and report database Security Requirements Guide (SRG) and STIG vulnerabilities while ensuring security controls are implemented in accordance with DoD, DISA, and cybersecurity policies and procedures. They will evaluate discrepancies against applicable policies, directives, and database SRG/STIG requirements, and document recommended additions, deletions, or revisions.
Primary Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain DISA STIGs for platforms Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra and/or MONGO DB.
• Perform vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and remediate security weaknesses.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and contribute to Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Conduct routine security readiness reviews and document Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items.
• Collaborate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to validate and report compliance.
• Review database SRG and/or STIGs as updates are released, and report changes with the potential to have significant impact.
• Determine the impact and risk of submitted change requests prior to implementation and participate in meetings to provide cyber oversight for web changes that affect the level of risk.
• 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.

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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 technical discipline and at least eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Experience with real-time, highly available data replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Streams, Oracle GoldenGate, Sybase Replication Server.
• Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and/or as a member of an Agile team.
• Extensive, in-depth knowledge of databases, with primary focus on Oracle and other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL, and SQL in general.
• Experience with MongoDB 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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.