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Database Administrator

at Northrop Grumman

📍 United States-Ohio-Wright-Patterson AFB Unknown 💰 $79K – $119K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
Salary $79K – $119K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 2+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 2 Years related experience or Master's degree with 0 Year related experience
Category Database Administration

This role involves managing and maintaining PostgreSQL databases within a secure defense environment, supporting Linux and Windows systems, and implementing DevOps practices.

  • Maintain PostgreSQL databases
  • Support Linux and Windows environments
  • Implement DevOps tools and practices
  • Ensure security compliance
  • Collaborate with stakeholders

The technical scope includes relational database management, Linux/Windows system administration, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and security compliance.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level database administrator with 2+ years of experience in PostgreSQL and relational databases, security clearance, and Linux/Windows environment expertise. They should be skilled in DevOps tools and security protocols, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearanceIAT Level II certificationPostgreSQL or similar relational database experienceExperience with Windows and Linux environments
MongoDBArangoDBDevOps architecturescripting with BashPythonPerlPowerShell
PostgreSQLMongoDBArangoDBKubernetesDockerNexusHarborGitLab
PostgreSQLRelational DatabaseLinuxWindowsKubernetesDockerSecurity+System Administration
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL DatabaseRelational DatabaseLinuxWindowsKubernetesDockerDevOpsNexusHarborGitLabPythonPerlPowerShellSecurity+SecurityXCASP+
communicationproblem-solvingrelationship buildingcollaborationadaptability

Required

Security+SecurityX
Industry Defense
Job Function Database administration and support for defense systems
Clearance Required Top Secret
Database AdministratorPostgreSQLRelational DatabaseLinuxWindowsKubernetesDockerDevOpsSecurity+SecurityXCASP+Active Top Secret clearanceNASICWright-Patterson AFBSystem AdministrationDatabase Administration

Lack of active Top Secret security clearance, No experience with PostgreSQL or relational databases, No experience in defense or government sector

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