Database Engineer / Oracle Database Administrator

Job Description
Where High Performance Meets High Stakes
Join BAE Systems, a global leader in defense, security, and aerospace. We don't just manage data; we engineer the backbone of systems that protect national security. We are looking for an expert Oracle Database Administrator and Engineer to tackle the challenges of large-scale, geographically distributed environments where performance, security, and availability are non-negotiable.
The Challenge
You will move beyond routine maintenance to provide high-level engineering expertise for a complex, mission-critical ecosystem. This is an opportunity to solve the "hard problems" of data architecture in an Agile environment. Your impact will include:

• Architectural Mastery: Design and implement sophisticated database schemas, data flows, and network integrations for large-scale systems.
• Solving Complexity: Engineer advanced solutions for distributed data replication, concurrent data access, and high-availability architectures.
• Optimization & Performance: Lead capacity planning and performance tuning to ensure the system meets exacting interface and security requirements.
• Collaborative Leadership: Partner with software integration, test, and information assurance engineers to translate complex requirements into robust, scalable database structures.

Ready to apply your expertise to a mission that matters? Apply today and help us engineer the future of security.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph
• Must have at least 10 years of high-level, in-depth, dedicated database experience.
• Must have in-depth experience as a Database Administrator to include proficiency in tasks such as data migration, data replication, user administration, backup and recovery, performance tuning, issue investigation, issue resolution, and general administration.
• Must have a solid understanding of databases, primarily Oracle and/or other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Must have experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL, and SQL in general.
• Must have experience scripting with JavaScript, Bash/Linux shell scripting (in general), Perl, and/or Python.
• Must have knowledge of programming languages to include Java.
• Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices.
• Must be able to effectively plan and prioritize tasking.
• Must be capable of performing high quality work both independently, and with a team, in a fast-moving environment.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and/or as a member of an Agile team.
• Experience with Cassandra.
• Experience with MongoDB.

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.