BAE Systems

Database Administrator

BAE Systems$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as a database administrator, specifically Oracle
  • In-depth knowledge of database security implementation and maintenance
  • Proven experience in database performance tuning and monitoring
  • Strong troubleshooting and resolution skills for database issues
  • Experience with installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software
  • Proficiency in procedural languages such as PL/SQL

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain DISA STIGs for various database platforms
  • Perform vulnerability scans and remediate identified security weaknesses
  • Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes for Authority to Operate (ATO) packages
  • Conduct security readiness reviews and document necessary Plan of Action and Milestones
  • Collaborate with ISSOs to ensure compliance with security standards
  • Review updates to database SRGs and STIGs and report significant changes
  • Assess the impact of change requests and provide oversight for cyber-related changes
  • Perform necessary system updates and patching for vulnerabilities
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues
  • Develop and execute SQL queries for database tasks

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company contributions
  • Disability coverage and life insurance
  • Employee assistance program and legal plan
  • Paid time off, holidays, and various leave options
  • Recognition program for employees with monetary or non-monetary rewards
Full Job Description
Job Description

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 Skills and Education

  • 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 Skills and Education

  • 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.


Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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1997
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