Senior Database Architect & Performance Lead

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Principal Database Analyst to join our team at Ellsworth AFB, SD. You will design, implement, and maintain complex relational databases, tune performance, and ensure security and compliance.

The role requires experience with SQL, data scripting, and delivering visual reports with Tableau or Power BI; familiarity with STIG controls and office tools is a plus. Some after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and maintaining complex relational databases.
• Experience developing and scripting raw data using SQL or other query languages.
• Experience generating visual reports in Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with backups of large databases and transaction logs.
• Experience with STIG and Gov database security controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintain smooth operation and physical design of databases.
• Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases.
• Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery, transaction log recovery, and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
• Maintains security and integrity controls.
• Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management, and monitors transaction activity and utilization.
• May develop stored procedures and/or triggers.
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex tasks.
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Skills

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Data design

Backups & recovery

Security controls (STIG)

Office suite

Lift 40 lbs

After hours

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Principal Database Analyst to join our team at Ellsworth AFB, SD. You will design, implement, and maintain complex relational databases, tune performance, and ensure security and compliance.

The role requires experience with SQL, data scripting, and delivering visual reports with Tableau or Power BI; familiarity with STIG controls and office tools is a plus. Some after-hours work may be required.