Database Engineer, Level 3

About the Role

Provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis. Develops relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software. Projects long-range requirements for database administration and design. Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development, making trade-offs among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security, and domain controls. Works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle—requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion for a business and IT subject matter area (simple to complex systems).
• Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of, systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts.
• Translate requirements and data into usable documents by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; update existing queries and create new ones to manipulate data into a master file.
• Build complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity, and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies.
• Support database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis activities.
• Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts.
• Support the development of long- and short-term requirements for database administration and design.
• Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Develop database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development, making trade-offs among data volumes, users, distribution, response times, retention rules, security, and domain controls.
• Lead development of database structures, databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Develop requirement recommendations from a project's inception to its conclusion for a business and IT subject matter area.
• Direct fulfillment of requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion.
• Direct organization of requirements and data into a usable database schema by overseeing development of ad hoc queries, scripts, macros, and updates to existing queries.
• Direct the overall database structure and development of complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity, and cloud-based database storage and retrieval.

Requirements

• Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Engineer (DBE) in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (five years of DBE experience may be substituted for the degree).
• DoD 8570.01-M compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II.
• Two years of experience in PostgreSQL.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with an appropriate current polygraph is required; ability to receive privileged access rights.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program.
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
• Short-term & Long-term Disability.
• Training & Development.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Eligibility requirements apply.