Principal Database Administrator

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Principal Database Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at Edwards AFB, CA. This position is required full-time, in-office. There is no option for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Database/Multi-Function Administrators are generally the first point of contact for customer inquiries, field any questions and/or customer concerns, and troubleshoot any reported problems. They are also trained and assigned tasks in other administrative specialties to further develop and increase capabilities.

Position Requirements and Duties include:

• Be a self-starter, work without direct supervision

• Integrate into a high tempo military operational environment

• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated multi-function administrators

• Expected to progress towards Subject Matter Expertise (SME) /Craftsman level capabilities and take the lead in resolution of technical matters

• Primary customer contact

• Primary interface with LM technical support

• Interacting daily with users and acting as a SME for the ALIS/ODIN product suite

• Backups, restores, and disaster recovery of systems/databases/network equipment

• System/software/firewall/account maintenance and monitoring

• Installing approved system wide software, allocating mass storage space and maintaining smooth, secure operation of ALIS/ODIN through coordination with peers, Tier 2 NASC and engineers

• Reviewing processes/procedures and collecting system operational data for engineering analysis

• Provide, manage, and support the ALIS/ODIN Mission Planning Support Environment (MPSE)

As training progresses, all Database/Multi-Function Administrators will be expected to perform system, security, and network administration, and mission planning alongside core role as database administrator.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor''s degree and 5 years of experience; Master''s degree with 3 years'' experience; PhD with 1 year experience. Will consider high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of applied experience.

• Have an active U.S. Government Secret clearance with a background investigation closure date within the last 6 years

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain DoD IAT Level II CompTIA Security+ certification within 60 days of hire

• Be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program clearance required for program access

• Be willing and able to travel for military deployments/detachments (ship and/or shore) for extended periods of time dependent upon operational needs

• Be capable of working various shift hours to include weekends, to support customer mission requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience, current knowledge, and developed skills in database administration, system administration, security administration, network administration, and/or mission planning are highly desired and preferred.

• Active CompTIA Security+ Certification

• F-35 aircraft experience

• Military Operations & Planning Processes experience (e.g., mission planning and post-flight debriefing, etc.)

• Communication Security (COMSEC) Management

• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)/Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Certification

• Microsoft Role-based Certification (MCSE: Productivity Path)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Cisco Certified Network Associate