Database Engineer

Avalore, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan benefits

Retirement plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avalore, LLC seeks a Database Engineer to manage and optimize database systems for WDP data storage infrastructure. You will design schemas, implement backup and recovery plans, and work with data engineers to integrate databases into data pipelines. The role covers performance tuning, security controls, and monitoring across environments.

The position requires Bachelor’s Degree and strong English communication. Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering teams.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience with database concepts and MS Office suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize database systems for data storage infrastructure.
• Design and implement database schemas and structures.
• Ensure database performance, reliability, and security controls.
• Monitor health, perform backups and disaster recovery planning, and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Good communication skills

Self-starter mindset

English language proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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.