Database Engineer (Mid-Level)

IPTA; Wellington; Presencial; NZD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IPTA is seeking a skilled database engineer to manage and secure government and business databases. You will configure, monitor, and optimize database systems, ensuring data protection and high availability, while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include implementing backup/recovery strategies, managing schema changes via CI/CD, and maintaining strict access controls and encryption to safeguard information assets.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with Oracle, AWS, RDS and PL-SQL.
• Five years of prior experience in a similar role.
• DoD 8570 Level II/III certification.
• Active Security Clearance required.

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for the installation, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management of all database systems.
• Implement and maintain a robust database security posture in accordance with all applicable requirements, including managing user access controls, implementing data encryption, and conducting regular security audits
• Design, implement, and regularly test a comprehensive database backup and recovery strategy to ensure data integrity and meet government RPO and RTO requirements
• Manage and oversee all database schema changes, ensuring all modifications are developed as version-controlled migration scripts and integrated into the automated CI/CD pipeline

Conocimientos

Curious and excited about technology

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Educación

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Herramientas

Oracle

AWS

RDS

PL-SQL

Descripción del empleo

Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL
At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.
Our Team
At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.
Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're Looking For People Who

• Are curious and excited about technology
• Like solving problems and figuring things out
• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management of all database systems. This includes proactive monitoring of database health and performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks
• Implement and maintain a robust database security posture in accordance with all applicable requirements, including managing user access controls, implementing data encryption, and conducting regular security audits
• Design, implement, and regularly test a comprehensive database backup and recovery strategy to ensure data integrity and meet government RPO and RTO requirements
• Manage and oversee all database schema changes, ensuring all modifications are developed as version-controlled migration scripts and integrated into the automated CI/CD pipeline

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Experience with Oracle, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Remote Data Services (RDS) and PL-SQL
• Five (5) years of prior experience in a similar role
• DoD 8570 Level II/III certification
• Active Security Clearance Required

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.