DigiFlight

Database Engineer

DigiFlight Columbia, Maryland, United States

IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees

3 h ago
dba Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Database Engineer will design, develop, and maintain complex database structures and parser software within a secure system architecture. They are responsible for analyzing data requirements, optimizing system performance, and ensuring compliance with security and domain controls.

What they look for

Database design Database administration Oracle Database Oracle Enterprise Manager Oracle Data Guard Linux Bash scripting SQL Data flow analysis Cloud methodologies Information assurance System architecture Parser software Data modeling Query optimization Security controls

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least ten years of database engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. An active Top-Secret SCI clearance with FSP polygraph and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliance are mandatory.

Benefits

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off 11 paid holidays Tuition education assistance Professional development 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Short-term disability insurance Long-term disability insurance Employee referral program Marketing incentive plans

Full description

Active Top-Secret SCI with FSP Poly

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 and must make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls. The DBE works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle-requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Develops requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems). Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable document by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file; and builds complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies.

Extensive experience with installation and patching associated with Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard

Linux OS, Linux Commands, Bash Scripting

Nice to have: Mongo experience

1. Ten (10) years experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelors degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

2. Experience in Information Assurance: DoD 8570.01-M compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II is required

1. Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities 2. Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts

2. Support the development of long- and short-term requirements for database administration and design

3. Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software

4. Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file

5. Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development

6. Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development

7. Lead development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software

8. Develop requirement recommendations from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e. simple to complex systems)

9. Develop a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and must make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls

10. Direct fulfillment of requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion

11. Direct organization of requirements and data into a usable database schema by directing development of ad hoc queries, scripts, macros, updates to existing queries

12. Direct the overall database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and must make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls

13. Direct the development of complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies

Our People

DigiFlight attracts the most highly skilled workforce to protect some of our nation’s most sensitive systems. Before joining the company, many DigiFlight professionals served our country in a civilian and/or military capacity. Our diverse team provides innovative solutions as they support critical clients in tackling tough challenges. Most importantly, our team is passionate about their work and making a difference.

Our corporate culture promotes a healthy work/life balance.

Our Benefits

DigiFlight’s competitive benefits package allows employees to manage their personal and professional portfolios through a variety of features and programs. Our benefits include:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Tuition Education Assistance
  • Professional Development
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Marketing Incentive Plans

DFI offers a highly competitive, family-oriented benefits package.

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