Junior SQL Server DBA: Grow in Performance & Automation

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Health coaching

Athletic trainers

Employee assistance programs

Onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a motivated Junior Database Administrator (SQL Server) to join the Data Services team in Bath, ME. You will gain experience in SQL Server administration, performance management, and operational support while aligning with the BOS safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include installation, configuration, performance tuning, backups, security, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Basic understanding of T-SQL, querying, and relational database concepts.
• Familiarity with Windows Server environments.
• Ability to diagnose common database issues and willingness to learn more advanced troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, configuration, and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server instances.
• Monitor database performance and optimize and tune processes as required.
• Participate in regular backup and restore operations to ensure data reliability and availability.
• Support database security by managing user accounts, permissions, and auditing.
• Maintain and update documentation including database schemas, processes, and procedures.
• Participate in patching, upgrades, and basic automation tasks as directed.
• Take part in training to further working knowledge of new database tools and methodologies.
• Attend BIW training opportunities as required.
• Work collaboratively with developers, data engineers, system administrators, and business teams.
• Communicate effectively across application and data engineering functions.
• Identify and implement database management process improvements and optimizations.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

Windows Server

Troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Data Science

Tools

SSMS

PowerShell

Python

Azure Cloud

Job description

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a motivated Junior Database Administrator (SQL Server) to join the Data Services team in Bath, ME. You will gain experience in SQL Server administration, performance management, and operational support while aligning with the BOS safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include installation, configuration, performance tuning, backups, security, and documentation.