Principal Database Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Ellsworth AFB, SD
Salary: $84,700–$127,100 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 14 roles within 25 mi

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About Northrop Grumman

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

Northrop Grumman currently has 629 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Database Analyst

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The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Principal Database Analyst to join a team at Ellsworth AFB. This role involves implementing and maintaining the physical design of databases while ensuring smooth operations. Key responsibilities include conducting performance tuning of indexes, reviewing system integrations, providing backup and transaction log recovery, and maintaining security and integrity controls. The analyst will formulate management policies, monitor transaction activity, and potentially develop stored procedures or triggers. Required technical skills include experience with complex relational databases, SQL scripting, and generating visual reports using Tableau or Power BI. Candidates must also possess experience with STIG and Gov database security controls. The work involves solving complex problems within an Air Force flightline environment, specifically supporting flight communications systems and remote cloud architecture.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Implement and maintain the physical design and smooth operation of databases.
Conduct performance tuning of indexes and databases to ensure optimal efficiency.
Provide backup recovery, transaction log recovery, and recommendations for system enhancements.
Maintain security and integrity controls while formulating database management policies and standards.
Monitor transaction activity and utilization across the database environment.
Develop stored procedures, triggers, and scripts using SQL or other query languages.
Develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity and innovation to meet organizational objectives.

What we're looking for

Must have a High School diploma/GED and 9 years of relevant Database Administrator/Analyst experience.
Must have an Associate’s Degree and 7 years of relevant Database Administrator/Analyst experience.
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of relevant Database Administrator/Analyst experience.
Must have a Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant Database Administrator/Analyst experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance.
Must have current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.
Must have U.S. Citizenship.
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 and transaction logs.
Experience with STIG and Gov database security controls.
Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Experience with remote cloud architecture (preferred).
Experience working in an Air Force flightline environment (preferred).
Experience working with Air Force flight communications systems (preferred).
Active SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance (preferred).
Active Specific Special Access Program access (preferred).