Database Engineer II

Quick Facts

• Role: Database Engineer II

• Clearance: TS/SCI with poly clearance (in-scope poly within 7 years)

Description

Database Engineer II supports database design, development, implementation, and data storage/retrieval, including data flow and analysis. You will develop relational and/or object-oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software, translating requirements into usable schemas, ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros. The work spans from lifecycle requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

Responsibilities

• Support database design, development, implementation, and information storage/retrieval

• Develop long- and short-term requirements for database administration and design

• Analyze and evaluate system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance

• Create or recreate ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; update and build master-file data manipulations

• Assist and/or lead development of database structures, database parser software, and database loading software

• Make architecture tradeoffs across data volumes, user counts, distribution, response times, retention, security, and domain controls

Requirements

• TS/SCI with poly clearance (in-scope poly within 7 years)

• 5 years of DBE experience in programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or 5 years of DBE experience may substitute)

• Experience with PostgreSQL and PostGIS

• Strong SQL skills; experience with performance tuning and query optimization

• Proficiency in Linux/Unix and CLI tools like psql

• Experience with logical and physical replication, partitioning, and backup strategies

• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana

• Knowledge of scripting languages for automation and tooling

Benefits

• Generous paid time off plus eleven paid annual holidays

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, EAP, and more covered at 100% for full-time employees

• Employer contributes 10% of monthly gross salary to a SEP-IRA (no vesting period; fully owned and managed by employee)

• Educational assistance up to $5,250 annually and training assistance up to $3,000 annually (prior approval)