Database Architect 3

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 28-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 43405
Team: T53 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Telework available up to 100%

Travel Requirements:No

Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range:92118.00 to115154.00

Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Designs models documents and guides the logical and conceptual relationship of data and database changes for complex applications. Analyzes needs and requirements of existing and proposed systems and develops technical structural and organizational specifications. May create standards and/or do modeling to monitor and enhance capacity and performance.

Were seeking a proactive SAP HANA Database Administrator to join our team and ensure the reliability performance and security of our SAP HANA this role youll manage system replication for disaster recovery implement patches and updates and ensure compliance with DISA STIGs and SOX requirements. Youll collaborate with developers and application teams to troubleshoot database and application issues support upgrade efforts and monitor system performance to meet service level agreements. The role also involves writing and maintaining shell scripts to automate routine tasks managing vulnerability remediation and aligning database operations with vendor best practices. It provides technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. This is a hands-on cross functional role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have

Bachelors Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Masters Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelors Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:

NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associates 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
A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelors Degree.

Nice to Have

Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles theories and concepts in the field.
Demonstrated skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.
Knowledge in maintaining the integrity of the database systems and able to plan out upgrades of the system or related tools.
Experience administering Hana 2.0 databases on Linux systems and applying database updates. Utilizing Hana cockpit and studio to manage database backups performance tuning configuration changes and database auditing.
Able to work with the DBA team to determine and develop approaches to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Comfortable with representing the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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 and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance
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Req ID: 43405Team: T53 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONEntity: Newport News ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position:YesFull-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: No relocation assistance availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Telework available up to 100%Travel Requirements:NoClearance Required:No - C...