Principal Database Administrator

BAE Systems Plc•Vicksburg, MS

36d•$63,662 - $108,225

About The Position

Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support At BAE Systems, we're dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact. As a Principal Database Administrator, you'll play a critical role in supporting database operations for a large government enterprise contract, serving the customer. This is a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive database support and administration, incorporating changes and updates, maintaining configurations, and developing documentation to ensure reliable, secure data management. Aligned with federal standards like NIST, FISMA, and ITIL 4 practices, you'll optimize database performance, enforce compliance, and facilitate seamless integrations to sustain mission-critical applications in regulated environments. As a senior database administrator, you'll be responsible for providing database support and administration for enterprise systems, including query optimization, backup/recovery, and user access management to ensure high availability and data integrity. You'll incorporate changes and updates to databases, maintain database configurations, and develop documentation, contributing to knowledge bases and audit readiness for operational handovers. Your expertise will help drive seamless integration, compliance, and secure data management. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, including the development of database solutions that support mission-critical initiatives. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to integrate databases with applications, perform capacity planning, and resolve incidents through root cause analysis. If you're passionate about database administration, and have a strong track record of delivering results, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Database Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
6+ years of experience in database support and administration, with hands-on expertise incorporating changes/updates, maintaining configurations, and developing documentation in government or large enterprise environments
Proven track record managing relational/non-relational databases in secure, high-availability settings
Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
Strong knowledge of federal database standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA) and ITIL practices for service operations
Proficiency in database tools (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) and documentation practices
Excellent analytical and communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration

Nice To Haves

ITIL 4 Foundation certification
Experience supporting DoD or large federal databases, including integrations with ITSM platforms like ServiceNow
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
Background in agile documentation (e.g., Confluence) and automation for updates (e.g., PowerShell scripting)
Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+)

Responsibilities

providing database support and administration for enterprise systems
query optimization
backup/recovery
user access management
incorporating changes and updates to databases
maintain database configurations
develop documentation
integrating databases with applications
perform capacity planning
resolve incidents through root cause analysis

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards