Database Engineer

The Database Engineer will manage and optimize database systems for WDP data storage infrastructure. This person will implement and maintain different data stores, ensure database performance and reliability, and work with data engineers to integrate databases into data pipelines. This person will design and implement database schemas and structures, establish database backup and recovery procedures, and optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and configuration tuning. This person will implement database security controls and access management, monitor database health and resource utilization, and troubleshoot complex database issues. This person will manage database version upgrades and patches, implement database high availability and disaster recovery solutions, and automate routine database administration tasks. This person will evaluate new database technologies for potential adoption, maintain database documentation, and provide database expertise to development teams. This person will develop and enforce database standards and best practices, conduct capacity planning for database growth, and implement database monitoring and alerting systems. SECRET Security Clearance Required Cloud+, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP cerification (for Junior / Journeyman roles) SecurityX / CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, or CISSP-ISSEP certification (for Senior role) We are actively seeking multiple levels: Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor’s Degree Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor’s Degree Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor’s Degree Good communication skills, self-starter mindset. Professional proficiency in English is required. Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Work Environment: Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment). Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Physical Demands: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear. Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel: Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel. Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Eligibility requirements apply. Employer Contributions to 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 Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. Salary estimates for this job range from $92,000 - $184,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avalore, LLC