Database Engineer

Database EngineerHerndon, VA Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Career Level not specified $107,900 - $195,050Job DescriptionSeeking an experienced Database Engineer to join our SITE III Directorate Operations (DO) team supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community. The Database Engineer – Mid Level will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:Design, develop, build, analyze, evaluate, and install database management systems to include database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation and configuration management.Use data mapping, data mining and data transformational analysis tools to design and develop databases.Determines data storage and optimum storage requirements.Prepare system requirements, source analysis and process analyses and design throughout the database implementation.Evaluate, size, and select technology components, such as software, hardware, and networking capabilities, for database management systems and application databases.Write and tune SQL queries for performance and scalability.Implement comprehensive backup and database replication solutions.Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI and active polygraph OR SCI eligibility and ability to obtain a polygraph. US citizenship is required to obtain.Required Skills, Education, and Experience:A Bachelor's degree in an area applicable to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree in an area applicable to the position with 6 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree requirementActive TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraphSecurity+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active (DoD 8570 compliance)PostgreSQLPL/pgSQL, PL/SQL or SQLDatabase design and implementation (tables, indices, triggers, stored procedures)Strong troubleshooting skills (performance analysis/improvements)Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile environmentFull-time work in a SCIF is required, but hours are flexibleSome travelDesired Qualifications:Understanding of or experience implementing Row Level Security and/or cross domain systems.Jenkins, Git, Artifactory, CI/CD pipelinesAppDynamicsExperience with data migrations (Oracle to Postgres) and DB upgradesAutomated testing (Selenium, Robot Framework)AWS experience (RDS)STIG hardeningScrum master or team lead