Senior Principal Database Analyst – Security & Performance

Northrop Grumman; South Dakota; On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Principal Database Analyst to join our team at Ellsworth AFB, SD. The role focuses on designing, maintaining, and optimizing complex relational databases, with emphasis on performance, security, and data reporting.

The position requires a Secret clearance and could involve after-hours work. Relocation assistance may be available, with competitive salary ranges and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma/GED and 9 years of relevant Database Administrator/Analyst experience; or an Associate’s Degree and 7 years; or a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years; or a Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience.
• Ability to Obtain and/or Transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance.
• Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.
• 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.
• Develop solutions to complex problems which require ingenuity and innovation.
• Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.

Skills

SQL querying

Relational databases

Data visualization

Work after hours

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Visio

Project

Excel

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Principal Database Analyst to join our team at Ellsworth AFB, SD. The role focuses on designing, maintaining, and optimizing complex relational databases, with emphasis on performance, security, and data reporting.

The position requires a Secret clearance and could involve after-hours work. Relocation assistance may be available, with competitive salary ranges and comprehensive benefits.