Database Engineer, Level 3

Avalore; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Training & development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Avalore is seeking a Database Engineer (DBE) to provide technical leadership in database design, development, implementation, and data analysis within a DoD-focused program in Maryland. The role shapes relational and object-oriented database structures, coordinates data flow, and ensures security and performance in a cloud-enabled environment.

Required are ten years of DBE experience, a technical bachelor’s degree (or five years substitute), and an active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Qualifications

• DBE experience across complex database systems.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• DoD 8570.01-M IA compliance is required.
• Five years of DBE experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities
• Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts
• Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development
• Develop a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, etc.

Skills

Database design

SQL queries

Data analysis

Cloud databases

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Five years of DBE experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

Provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis. Develops relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software. Projects longrange requirements for database administration and design. Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls. The DBE works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle-requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Develops requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems). Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable document by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file; and builds complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies.

• Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities
• Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts
• Support the development of long and short term requirements for database administration and design
• Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software
• Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file
• Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development
• Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development
• Lead development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software
• Develop requirement recommendations from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e. simple to complex systems)
• Develop a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls
• Direct fulfillment of requirements from a project’s inception to it conclusion
• Direct organization of requirements and data into a usable database schema by directing development of ad hoc queries, scripts, macros, updates to existing queries
• Direct the overall database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls
• Direct the development of complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies

• Ten (10) years experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Information Assurance: DoD 8570.01-M compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II is required
• Information Technology: 2 Yrs Experience in PostgreSQL

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with an appropriatecurrentpolygraphis required tobe considered for this role; Ability toreceive privileged access rights.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer-Paid 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