Database Engineer

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Database Analyst Sr Advisor

Responsibilities

• Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Applies knowledge of API (Application Programing Interface) for data services and databases
• Provides expert knowledge for the design, development, build, analysis, evaluation, installation and administration of database management systems to include database modeling and design, relational database architecture, non-relational database architecture and procedures, metadata and repository creation, data recovery, backup plans, and configuration management
• Designs and implements databases with respect to access methods, access time, batch processes, device allocation, validation checks, organization, ETL tasks, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods
• Prepares system requirements, source analysis and process analyses and design throughout the database implementation
• Defines database organizations, standards, controls, procedures, and documentation
• Provides technical consulting in the definition, design, and creation of a database environment
• Advises applications development staff and users on data-based solutions to business problems, data architectures, database management system facilities and capabilities, and the operation and tuning of databases
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
• Consults with executives and customers to deliver complex database solutions
• Coaches and provides guidance to less-experienced professionals
• Recognized as an industry leader in database analysis
• Develops and manages user rights and permissions

• Demonstrable experience creating data storage solutions for web applications
• Expert knowledge in database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Document DB, MongoDB, and others.
• Expert in data access management
• Expert in database security and integrity management
• Expert in querying databases using SQL, JSON, Python

Preferred Skills

• Competency with work management and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Proficient with UML/SysML and Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or commensurate level of experience. Additional experience in lieu of formal education will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

TESA Accreditation Requirements

A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience,

OR; An associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience,

OR; A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience,

OR; 11 years of recent specialized experience

Security Clearance Level: Secret with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

Location: On Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required