Database Engineer

MedStar Health; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Database Engineer to support its critical missions in cloud-native environments. The position emphasizes database management, optimization, and collaboration in a fully remote setting. Ideal candidates will possess strong SQL proficiency and experience with AWS and Azure. This role involves significant contributions to data architecture and governance efforts, as well as troubleshooting complex data-related challenges.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Foundational knowledge of AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cloud-native database management systems on AWS and Azure.
• Support design and optimization of relational and NoSQL database architectures.
• Collaborate on ETL/ELT pipelines using modern data orchestration tools.

Skills

SQL

Cloud Computing

Data Modeling

Database Optimization

ETL Processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

Database Engineer

Job Locations

US

Requisition ID

2025-157793

Position Category

Information Technology

Clearance

RDG Clearance

Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a Database Engineer to support critical missions within its Risk Decision Group.

This is a 100% Remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in building and maintaining cloud-native database management systems on platforms such as AWS and Azure, including data modeling and schema design.
• Support the design and optimization of relational and NoSQL database architectures, ensuring scalable and reliable data flows.
• Utilize data mapping, mining, and transformation tools such as AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, and Informatica to develop and refine databases.
• Help determine optimal cloud-based data storage and compute solutions (e.g., Amazon S3, Redshift, Azure Data Lake, Cosmos DB) for scalable, cost-effective pipelines.
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of automated ETL/ELT pipelines using modern data orchestration tools.
• Gain experience evaluating cloud-based software, hardware, and network configurations that support database solutions and data security.
• Write and optimize SQL queries across cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon RDS, Azure SQL) under guidance to ensure query performance and system scalability.
• Support the implementation of data governance policies, including data lineage tracking, access control, and encryption mechanisms.
• Apply best practices for data extraction, transformation, and loading from structured and unstructured sources for advanced analytics.
• Help develop cloud-based data validation methods and analysis tools that serve dynamic business needs.
• Optimize data delivery architecture across hybrid or multi-cloud systems for long-term scalability and system efficiency.
• Actively engage with team members and stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve data-related technical challenges across cloud platforms.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a T5/SSBI federally adjudicated clearance
• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts and data services, including but not limited to AWS and Azure
• Familiarity with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) in both on-prem and cloud contexts
• Proficiency in SQL, with exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and cloud database interfaces (e.g., Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database)
• Experience using cloud-native tools and workflows for data modeling, ETL, and analytics
• Understanding of data architecture principles including normalization, schema design, and performance tuning
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and ability to work in Agile environments with tools such as Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• Experience with Visual Studio Team Services (TFS) or Git integrations within Visual Studio to manage version control and code collaboration for SQL projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effective communicator capable of tailoring presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated experience designing and deploying end-to-end cloud data solutions
• Strong understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance regulations as they apply to cloud deployments
• Prior work with big data ecosystems (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Databricks) is a plus
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to evolving data and cloud technologies in a high-paced mission-driven environment

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.