Development Database Administrator

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.

-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit  Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

BWXT is looking for an experienced Development Database Administrator for an onsite position within our secured facility in Erwin, TN. By designing, implementing and maintaining databases to ensure data integrity, security and accessibility, this team member will support the BWXT focus on applying technology to solve business problems, supporting a software development team and analysts.

Our ideal Development Database Administrator is highly skilled at managing databases in a software environment, primarily Microsoft SQL Server, and has knowledge of the technical environment of networks and application software. Successful candidate will have a proven and thorough knowledge of database installation, design, security principles, query optimization, problem-solving, and best practices.

This person is core to the secure and smooth operation of applications, having various opportunities to work with all aspects of the IT environment.

On-site in Erwin, Tennessee

• Design, develop, and implement database solutions that meet business requirements and ensure data integrity.
• Design and manage secure installs of database servers, to include related products such as reporting tools.
• Lead disaster recovery planning and recovery.
• Design, implement, optimize and debug database systems and solutions, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views using T‑SQL.
• Implement SSIS and SSRS for data integration and reporting.
• Adhere to architectural design standards, risk management and security policies, data management policies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to provide technical support, in addition to ensuring successful database installations, and integration activities.
• Document procedures for installation, design and processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new technologies and identify areas for improvement and timely upgrades.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, plus a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant, hands‑on experience
  • OR High school diploma/equivalent, plus a minimum of 10 years of directly relevant, hands‑on experience.
• Comprehensive professional experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and the Microsoft environment:
  • Microsoft SQL Server current versions
  • SQL Server Replication
  • SQL Server High Availability
  • SQL Server Clustering
  • Power BI/Reporting Services
• Understands Active Directory as it relates to the secure install and problem solving of the database environment.
• Strong…