Principal DBA / Database Engineer - Richardson, TX - SCI Information Technology

Davita Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal DBA / Database Engineer in Richardson, TX, to support classified programs. You'll engage in database management, employ troubleshooting skills, and utilize your experience with RDBMS and NoSQL products. The role demands an active security clearance and proficiency in data architecture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Database Engineering experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer needs into viable database design solutions.
• Integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products into solutions.
• Design and implement backend databases for applications.

Skills

Database Principles

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Postgres

Oracle

MongoDB

AWS

Job description

Principal DBA / Database Engineer - Richardson, TX - SCI



Job Description:



We are seeking a Principal DBA / Database Engineer to support our teams in Richardson, Texas. You will have the opportunity to directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. In this position you would be familiar with creating, updating, and managing Postgres databases and the code that interacts with them.



What You Will Do

• Identify and understand customer needs and apply sound, demonstrable understanding of database principles, theories, and concepts related to software engineering to translate those needs to viable design solutions.


• Demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas well.


• Successfully integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products as part of customer-driven solutions.


• Use proven problem solving and analytical skills.


• The ability to obtain and maintain SCI program access and complete polygraphs.


• Obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of start.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of Database Engineering experience.


• Experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) solutions, such as Oracle, Postgres, or related systems.


• Data architecture experience for data design decisions (such as best DB for a use case).


• Experience working with Systems and Software Engineers to design , implement, and modify backend databases to interact with applications. Virtualizing or containerizing databases.


• Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI prior to start date.

Qualifications

• Security+ Certification


• Experience troubleshooting database issues such as DR, replication & backups and other related issues.


• Experience with database security controls and audit & compliance requirements.


• Experience with NoSQL database products such as MongoDB.


• Experience with AWS services.


• Experience with automating routine tasks.


• Experience with Spatial database

Employment Pre-requisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.



SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.







Estimated Min Rate: $60.00

Estimated Max Rate: $80.00