Principal/ Sr. Principal Database Administrator (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Database Administrator/Principal Database Administrator with PostgreSQL or similar Relational Database experience at 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 administrating and advising of the Postgres environment for the NASIC partners.

This requisition may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Database Administrator:

• Active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance
• IAT Level II certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+) or Security+
• One of the following:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 5 years of related experience
  • Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 3 years of related experience
• 5 Years Postgres Administration Experience (or similar relational database solution)

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Database Administrator:

• Active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance
• IAT Level II certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+) or Security+
• One of the following:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent with 12 years of relevant
  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 8 years of related experience
  • Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 6 years of related experience
• 5 Years Postgres Administration Experience (or similar relational database solution)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with Oracle, MariaDB/MySQL, or MongoDB Database administration
• Experience with Apache, NGINX, or JBoss Server administration
• Experience with DevOps architecture such as Kubernetes, Nexus, Harbor, Docker, GitLab, etc.
• Experience with scripting using tools such as Bash, Python, Perl, PowerShell, etc.

Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00Salary Range 2: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.