Principal Graph Database Administrator (AHT)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); West Virginia; On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Database Administrator to join a dynamic team at a prominent Air Force Base. This role involves leading the implementation of cutting-edge Graph Database solutions while supporting various database environments, including Oracle and MongoDB. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the Digital Transformation efforts by leveraging Cloud technologies and DevOps practices. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this opportunity promises to be both challenging and rewarding, allowing you to contribute significantly to mission-critical projects in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about database technologies and eager to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Diverse workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Database Administration or equivalent.
• Able to obtain IAT Level II certification and Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Enterprise-level Graph Database solutions.
• Support production environment on site at NASIC/WPAFB.

Skills

Database Administration

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Cloud Technologies

Containerization

Kubernetes

Scripting (Bash, Python, Perl, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High school diploma/equivalent

Tools

Oracle

MariaDB/MySQL

MongoDB

Graph Databases

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab

Apache

NGINX

JBoss Server

Job description

Requisition ID: R10185159

• Category: Information Technology

• Location: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, United States of America

• Clearance Type: SCI

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Database Administrator (DBA) in support of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. This DBA will be an active part of a team of Database Administrators who will share in the administration of Oracle, MariaDB/MySQL, MongoDB, and various Graph Databases. This candidate will take the lead on implementing new Enterprise level Graph Database solutions and provide general support for the other database environments. The environment comprises ever growing opportunities with modernization such as Cloud technologies and DevOps CI/CD pipelines. Development of containerization and Kubernetes skillsets will be critical as the NASIC Database architecture continues its Digital Transformation efforts. This candidate will be planned to support a production environment on site at NASIC/WPAFB once properly cleared to support mission critical needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years’ experience OR a master’s degree with 3 years' experience OR a high school diploma/equivalent with 9 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Database Administration

• Able to obtain IAT Level II certification such as SecurityX or Security+ Active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DevOps architecture such as Kubernetes, Nexus, Harbor, Docker, GitLab, etc.

• Experience with Oracle, MariaDB/MySQL, or MongoDB, or graph Database administration

• Experience with Apache, NGINX, or JBoss Server administration

• Experience with scripting using tools such as Bash, Python, Perl, PowerShell, etc.

• Candidate must demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Active CompTIA SecurityX or Security+ certification

Salary Range: $91,200 - $136,800

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.