Database Administrator

Oracle + Postgres
UNITED STATES
October 20, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: BAE Systems, Inc.
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $132,962 – $226,035 / year

About the Role

Join BAE Systems, a global leader in defense, security, and aerospace, where innovation meets impact. We’re shaping the future of safety and security, delivering cutting-edge solutions that make a difference. A Database Administrator is needed to support a large, complex, fast-paced, operational program. The selected individual will assess, audit, analyze, validate, and report database Security Requirements Guide (SRG) and STIG vulnerabilities while ensuring security controls are implemented in accordance with DoD, DISA, and cybersecurity policies and procedures.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Security Compliance & Hardening: Implement and maintain DISA STIGs for platforms including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB. Perform vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and remediate security weaknesses.
  • RMF & ATO Support: Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, contribute to Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, and conduct routine security readiness reviews.
  • Database Operations & Maintenance: Perform system updates, Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patching, database recovery actions, and install, configure, and upgrade RDBMS software.
  • Troubleshooting & Tuning: Conduct database performance tuning and monitoring while troubleshooting and resolving complex database problems and issues.
  • Scripting & Queries: Modify existing database scripts to enhance systems support, create new scripts for recurring issues, and develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph.
  • Must have at least five (5) years of hands-on, dedicated experience as a database administrator.
  • Must have at least five (5) years of hands-on, dedicated experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
  • In-depth experience implementing and maintaining database security.
  • In-depth experience conducting database performance tuning and monitoring.
  • In-depth experience troubleshooting and resolving database problems and issues.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software.
  • Experience with procedural languages such as PL/SQL.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and at least eight (8) years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with real-time, highly available data replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Streams, Oracle GoldenGate, and Sybase Replication Server.
  • Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and/or working as a member of an Agile team.
  • Extensive, in-depth knowledge of databases, with a primary focus on Oracle and other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
  • Experience with MongoDB and/or Cassandra.

Benefits & Perks (if applicable)

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings accounts and 401(k) savings plan
  • Disability coverage, life, and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program, legal plan, and discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable sick leave
  • Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days and will remain active until filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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