Data Engineer

Standard Job Description

The Orion program is an advanced space initiative that requires robust, high-performance data platforms to support mission-critical applications, simulations, and analytics. The Database Administrator (DBA) will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our Oracle-based environment while also supporting supplemental SQL Server and PosgreSQL databases. Your skills will be Oracle centric with a good understanding of tuning and optimizing high throughput workloads.

Delivers full-stack data solutions across the entire data processing pipeline. This relies on systems engineering principles to design and implement solutions that span the data lifecycle to: collect, ingest, process, store, persist, access, and deliver data at scale and at speed. It includes knowledge of local, distributed, and cloud-based technologies; data virtualization and smart caching; and all security and authentication mechanisms required to protect the data.Build data pipelines that clean, transform, and aggregate unorganized data into databases or data sources that are ready for analysis; Design and implement data solutions by defining functional capabilities, security, back-up, and recovery specifications; Work through all stages of a data solution lifecycle, e.g., analyze / profile data, create conceptual, logical and physical data model designs, architect and design ETL, reporting and analytics; Maintain data systems performance by identifying and resolving production and application development problems; calculating optimum values for parameters; evaluating, integrating, and installing new releases; Define standards, best practices, and certification processes for data objects

Basic Qualifications

• 1-2 + years of hands-on DBA experience, preferably with Oracle Database (12c, 18c, 19c or later).
• Proven track record of managing production-grade databases in a high-availability environment.
• Familiarity with database security best practices (user provisioning, roles, auditing, encryption).
• Oracle Database Administration skills
  • Oracle Database Installation
  • Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) Backup and Recovery
  • Oracle Data Guard
  • Oracle Database Tuning
  • Oracle Security Patching
  • Oracle Data Pump
• Ability to script and automate routine tasks using Bash, PowerShell, or Python.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in SQL and PostgreSQL PL/SQL development, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience with backup/recovery strategies (RMAN, Data Pump) and disaster-recovery planning.
• Exposure to migration tools and practices (e.g., moving from legacy Oracle versions or to other platforms)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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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.