Database Engineer - (GC-2/3)

legato; Maryland; On-site; USD 175,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

401(k) employer match

Minimum of four weeks paid time off

Job summary

Legato in Maryland is seeking a Database Engineer to provide engineering and administration support focused on data optimization and large data sets. The role includes optimizing Oracle systems for peak performance and database design.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, at least five years of experience as a Database Engineer, and IAT Level 2 Certification. Legato offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, and a minimum of four weeks paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Experience in both database engineering and database administration.
• Experience with data optimization and organization of large data sets.
• IAT Level 2 Certification required at start date.
• At least five (5) years experience as a Database Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and administration support for Database systems.
• Optimize Oracle systems for peak performance.
• Assist with requirements development from project inception to conclusion.

Skills

Database engineering

Database administration

Data optimization

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Job description

Database Engineer

Location: Hanover, MD.
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph.
Salary Range: $175,000–$205,000, depending on experience.
Contact: [e-mail]

What You Will Do

The Database Engineer will provide both engineering and administration support. The focus will be on data optimization, large data sets, and Oracle efficiency. The role includes optimizing an Oracle system for peak performance, shaping how massive data types are processed, stored, and leveraged, technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, data flow and analysis, and building relational and/or object‑oriented databases, parser and loading software, and cloud‑based data storage retrieval.

Responsibilities

The DBE works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Develops requirements from project inception to conclusion for a particular IT subject area, assists with recommendations, analysis, evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development, and maintenance. Translates requirements into usable documents by creating or recreating ad‑hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file; builds complex systems using queries, tables, ODBC and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL
• Experience in both database engineering and database administration
• Experience with data optimization, large data sets, and organization of data
• IAT Level 2 Certification required at start date
• At least five (5) years experience as a Database Engineer
• A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required. Five (5) years of equivalent experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree for a total of ten (10) years of experience.

About the Company

Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. The company offers roles in Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science, and other complex engineering capabilities. Employees enjoy aggressive compensation, upward mobility, and a focus on professional excellence.

Benefits

Generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision, dental, and a minimum of four (4) weeks paid time off (including a week of sick leave), 11 federal holidays, and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. Opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if contract allows.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. This range is subject to change and should be considered a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.