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Database Administration Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin

Boulder, COFull-time$96–178K/yrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$96–178K/yr
Location
Boulder, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

Implements and maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases, reviews design and integration, provides backup recovery, maintains security and integrity controls, formulates policies, monitors transaction activity, and plans upgrades, backups, and environment transitions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Linux EnvironmentMicrosoft OfficeAtlassian Software ProductsPostgreSQLMySQLMicrosoft SQL ServerHigh-AvailabilityClusteringAutomated FailoverArchitecture DesignSecurity Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs)Backup MethodologiesInterpersonal and Effective CommunicationsIntegration With Multiple Development TeamsRedHat OpenShiftKVMVMWareAgile ProcessesSatellite Ground SystemsOPIR Program ExperienceConfiguration ManagementChange Management Process ImplementationAutomated ScriptingInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Unit Test ExperiencePythonLean and Continuous Process Improvement FrameworksSecurity Data Classification GuidelinesCreating CONOPS and Procedural Documentation

Qualifications

Final Secret Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

Implements and maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases. 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. Responsibilities include: database loading; development and management of operational procedures; environment management; database health (e.g. monitoring, proactive and reactive responses); resource planning; database upgrade planning; backup and recovery strategy planning and implementation; environment transition planning (development, test, stage, production).

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

  • Experience working in a Linux environment

  • Flexibility and determination to learn new skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Atlassian software products

  • Self-driven, ability to work independently and in a team environment

  • Final Secret clearance required prior to start and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

Desired Skills

Desired skills :

  • Advanced Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server database platforms

o High-availability

o Clustering and automated failover

o Architecture design and implementation

o Implementing security technical implementation guidelines (STIGs)

o Backup methodologies

  • Great interpersonal and effective communications skills working in a team environment

  • Experience working with multiple development teams and integrating product environments

  • Experience with RedHat OpenShift

  • Experience with KVM and VMWare virtualization platforms

  • Experience with Agile processes

  • Experience with satellite ground systems

  • OPIR program experience/exposure

  • Experience with configuration management and change management process implementation

  • Automated scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & unit test experience

  • Experience coding in Python or other scripting languages

  • Experience with lean and/or other Continuous Process Improvement frameworks

  • Experience with security data classification guidelines

  • Experience with creating CONOPS and procedural documentation

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 424 open Senior jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$96–178K/yr
  • US median$115–188K/yr360 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $137K, is 11% below the US median midpoint ($154K) — in the middle half of Senior salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Senior jobs in Colorado and 424 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Senior postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (392 postings).
Education
314 of the 424 open Senior jobs (74%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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