Database Administrator 2

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Database Administrator managing database operations and performance tuning at Newport News Shipbuilding. Collaborating on security, policies, and design integration for Navy nuclear vessels.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CognosPythonSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implements and maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases.
Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases in general.
Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
Maintains security and integrity controls.
Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management, and monitors transaction activity and utilization.
May develop stored procedures and/or triggers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 1 years of relevant professional experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: NNS Apprentice School graduate, Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate, Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience, Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience, High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience, High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
Proficiency with MS Office products and VBA is required
Experience with COGNOS, SQL, Power BI and Python is desired
Education in data science and analytics is ideal.
Strong candidates will be motivated individuals who demonstrate ownership of their products and the ability to communicate technical ideas and work closely with customers on optimal solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
on-site health centers
tele-medicine
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
savings plan options (401K)
financial education and planning tools
life insurance
tuition reimbursement
employee discounts
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

database designperformance tuningstored procedurestriggersbackup recoverysecurity controlsintegrity controlsdata scienceanalyticsSQL

Soft Skills

communicationownershipmotivationcustomer collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree