Sr. Database Administrator

Job Description
About BAE Systems
Recognized annually as a Top Workplace in Utah consecutively since 2018, employees at BAE Systems, Inc. enjoy an exceptional work culture, employment stability, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing they are helping to protect the country through the development of the most technological advancements in our nation's history. Our work culture thrives on hard work, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About This Job
Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE Systems, has an opening at our Hill Air Force Base, Utah location for a Senior Database Administrator. The selected candidate will join our Information Services team and have an important role in supporting our mission of Strategic Deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. The position will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain smooth operation and physical design of databases
• Conduct performance tuning of indexes and databases
• Reviews database design and integration of systems
• Provides backup recover and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements
• Monitors transition activity and utilization
• Train other departments for overlap support and any cross-department end-user training
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve faults and errors in applications
• Develop recommendations for enhancing approaches for software support services
• Develop security baselines and standards for AWS and on-premises resources, hardening and strengthening security to exceed the latest best practices
• Ensure adherence to IT infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures
• Update works instruction documentation and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with vendors in the research, development, and implementation of various technologies
• Troubleshoot and resolve daily support tickets including end-user support via phone, email, and remote control
• Responsible for ensuring databases are compliant with all applicable Department of Defense (DoD) directives and guidelines, including Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) bulletins

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing databases in a secure environment and will be responsible for maintaining database integrity, managing database access, and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
What's In It For You

• Competitive wages
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

US Citizenship Required
Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.
Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. An active Top Secret clearance is preferred.
Certification Requirement
The applicant must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification requirements on hire date.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required education:

• High School diploma and 12+ years related IT experience, or
• BA/BS degree with 10+ years of related IT experience, or
• MS degree with 8+ years of related IT experience

The successful applicant will display the following characteristics:

• Strong experience and proficiency in Database Administration, which includes Database Design, Configuration, Maintenance, Performance Tuning, Patching, and Upgrades
• Strong knowledge of database security, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery practices
• Experience with database management systems, such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, etc.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external resources necessary to successfully complete assignments or projects
• Proactively manage and prioritize multiple related projects, assignments, timelines, milestones, and follow-up communications
• Collaborating with vendors in the research, development, and implementation of server technologies

US Citizenship Required
Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.
Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. An active Top Secret clearance is preferred.
Certification Requirement
The applicant must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification requirements on hire date.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, Puppet, Chef and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts
• Experience with supporting large-scale deployments as an administrator
• Experience with technical project management
• Previous success in developing standards, process improvement, and managing processes
• Working technical knowledge of network, storage, server, and database technologies
• Proficient ability to review, analyze, document, and explain technical systems and data
• Knowledge of migrating and/or extending on-premises software to the cloud
• Knowledge of AWS Cloud Platform (IaaS) is preferred
• SQL (read/interpret tables and columns)
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Superb customer service skills
• Fast, aggressive learner
• AWS Cloud Certification is a preferred
• Microsoft/Oracle Certifications preferred

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115110 - $195660
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.