Database Administration Sr - E3 Job Details

Job Title: Database Administration Sr - E3

Posting Start Date: 9/1/26

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Job Description:

Standard Job Description

Implements and maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases. Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup 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. Responsibilities include: database loading; development and management of operational procedures; environment management; database health (e.g. monitoring, proactive and reactive responses); resource planning; database upgrade planning; backup and recovery strategy planning and implementation; environment transition planning (development, test, stage, production).

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Flexibility and determination to learn new skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Atlassian software products
• Self-driven, ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Final Secret clearance required prior to start and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

Desired Skills

Desired skills :

• Advanced Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server database platforms
o High-availability
o Clustering and automated failover
o Architecture design and implementation
o Implementing security technical implementation guidelines (STIGs)
o Backup methodologies
• Great interpersonal and effective communications skills working in a team environment
• Experience working with multiple development teams and integrating product environments
• Experience with RedHat OpenShift
• Experience with KVM and VMWare virtualization platforms
• Experience with Agile processes
• Experience with satellite ground systems
• OPIR program experience/exposure
• Experience with configuration management and change management process implementation
• Automated scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & unit test experience
• Experience coding in Python or other scripting languages
• Experience with lean and/or other Continuous Process Improvement frameworks
• Experience with security data classification guidelines
• Experience with creating CONOPS and procedural documentation

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.