Principal Database Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Ellsworth, SD
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 12 roles within 25 mi

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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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The Principal Database Analyst joins the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector team at Ellsworth AFB to manage the physical design, operation, and maintenance of databases. This role involves performing performance tuning for indexes and databases, reviewing system integrations, providing backup and transaction log recovery, and formulating management policies and standards. The analyst may develop stored procedures or triggers while ensuring security and integrity controls are maintained. Key technical requirements include experience with complex relational databases, scripting raw data using SQL, and generating visual reports in Tableau or Power BI. Candidates must possess a CompTIA Security Plus certification and knowledge of STIG and Gov database security controls. The work involves solving complex problems within the domain of Air Force flight communications systems and potentially operating within an Air Force flightline environment.

Skills

SQL Relational Databases Tableau Power BI Microsoft Office Visio Project Excel STIG Cloud Architecture Stored Procedures Triggers Performance Tuning CompTIA Security

What you'll do

Implement and maintain the physical design and smooth operation of databases.
Perform performance tuning for indexes and database systems.
Manage backup recovery, transaction log recovery, and system integration.
Maintain security and integrity controls in compliance with STIG and government standards.
Formulate policies, procedures, and standards related to database management and monitoring.
Develop stored procedures, triggers, and scripts using SQL or other query languages.
Create visual reports using tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Propose technical improvements and develop innovative solutions for complex problems.

What we're looking for

Must have a High School diploma/GED and 9 years of experience, Associate’s and 7 years, Bachelor’s and 5 years, or Master’s and 3 years of experience.
Ability to obtain, transfer, and maintain a 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 tools like Tableau or Power BI.
Experience with backups of large databases, transaction logs, and STIG/Gov database security controls.
Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel; active Secret or Top Secret clearance (preferred).