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# Junior Database Administrator

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $79,365.0 - $134,921.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Databases, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology Operations, Linux System Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Computer Network Operations, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9132137/junior-database-administrator

## About the Role

+ A CompTIA Security + or equivalent 8570/8140 approved IAT level 2 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of being hired
 + Bachelor's Degree (typically within the field of Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar field) and 2 years of relevant work experience
 + Maintaining a thorough understanding of NIST 800-53 controls and determining which controls are applicable, as well as documenting the implementation
 + Must have strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to research and find technical solutions with minimal supervision
 + Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills (written and verbal)
 + Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
 + Experience with Oracle Database Administration
 + Active Secret clearance (ability to upgrade to a TS)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Hands-on experience managing SQL Server
 * Hands-on experience with managing Oracle Databases
 * Experience hardening Databases in accordance with DISA's Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
 * The ability to understand and remediate vulnerabilities identified by CTOs, IVAMs, DISA STIGS, ACAS, and STIGs
 * Linux administration experience with hosting databases
 * Experience in conducting security control reviews and compliance checks

## Description

BAE Systems is seeking an ON-SITE Junior Database Administrator. Join our IT Operations Team and become a member of a highly productive team, where each employee has the opportunity to grow their skills and work on rewarding system and network operations projects. The selected candidate will perform the following functions:

 * Installing, configuring, hardening, patching, tuning, and upgrading Oracle and Microsoft SQL Databases
 * Hardening Databases in accordance with system security policies and DISA's Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
 * Troubleshooting issues to restore operations
 * Assisting with COT's installations, tuning, and troubleshooting
 * Performing vulnerability scans and remediating findings
 * Creating and maintaining technical documentation to include technical instructions and technical designs
 * Design, implement, and validate comprehensive database backup schedules and disaster recovery procedures, including regular restoration testing to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
 * Investigate and resolve user issues


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