Database Administrator
BAE Systems · Washington, DC · Intelligence
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a mid-level Database Engineer in the data engineering function based in Washington, DC. The posting calls out experience with Security, Performance Optimization, Disaster Recovery and roughly 9+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $115,779–$196,825 per year.
- Role
- Database Engineer
- Function
- data engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- Intelligence
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob Description
BAE Systems is seeking Database Administrators to join our team and provide support to facilitate operations on a critical infrastructure and services program. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/modernize. The ideal candidate will be located in the National Capital Region.
Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Q3/Q4 of 2026.
The Database Administrator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Oversees the strategy, deployment, and management of complex, high-security database systems
- Conducts advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization. Leads disaster recovery planning and execution to ensure data availability
- Develops and enforces strict database policies and best practices
- Provides expert mentorship to junior database administrators
- Coordinates with IT teams to integrate database solutions within broader systems
- Keeps current with emerging database technologies and trends to drive continuous improvements
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- One of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, Cloud+, SecurityX/ CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, or GSEC
- Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 9 years or more relevant work experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)