JOB DESCRIPTION

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Implementation: Create and manage database structures that align with user requirements and business needs.
• Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal functionality.
• Data Management: Develop and maintain database schemas, tables, and dictionaries; perform data migration and transformation processes.
• Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage database backup and recovery procedures to prevent data loss.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, data analysts, and system administrators to ensure data integrity and support application development.
• Security: Protect databases against unauthorized access and threats, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation related to database design, configuration, and performance metrics.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and experience with various database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex data and convert it into actionable insights.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills to identify and resolve database-related issues promptly.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is typically required.
• Experience: 11+ years of experience in database engineering or administration roles, with familiarity in cloud databases, cross domain solutions, and big data environments.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in a related computer science area with 10+ years of data engineering experience with related experience within the last 2 years, or 15+ years of experience

• Design and Implementation: Create and manage database structures that align with user requirements and business needs.
• Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal functionality.
• Data Management: Develop and maintain database schemas, tables, and dictionaries; perform data migration and transformation processes.
• Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage database backup and recovery procedures to prevent data loss.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, data analysts, and system administrators to ensure data integrity and support application development.
• Security: Protect databases against unauthorized access and threats, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation related to database design, configuration, and performance metrics