Senior Database Engineer - 23609

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Nellis Air Force Base (NV); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HII's Mission Technologies Division is seeking a Senior Database Engineer for the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center at Nellis AFB. The role focuses on enhancing data storage, maintaining databases, and ensuring optimal performance within a high-stakes environment while adhering to security best practices.

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee assistance programs

401(k) Savings Plan Options

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and paid time off

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor's; or 7 years with Master's; or 4 years with PhD.
• Must have an Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing complex systems in a high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous operation of multi-data storages for optimal performance.
• Monitor databases and create new support programs/scripts.
• Document processes related to database design and performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Network Administration

Data Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

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Requisition Number:23609

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$125,000.00-$170,000.00

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Level of Experience:Senior

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

Mission Technologies, a Division of HII is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to support Modeling, Simulation and Training at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis AFB, NV. The individual’s primary responsibility will center on enhancing existing data storage capacity, writing new support programs/scripts/queries, and troubleshooting databases to ensure optimal performance within JSE at the JITTC-N.

What Will You Do

Maintain continuous operation of multi-data storages to ensure the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) is operating at optimal performance levels. The data storages include SQL databases, various terrain databases, etc. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring databases and related systems to ensure optimized performance.
• Assisting development teams in designing new database programs that meet the organization’s data storage needs.
• Writing new support programs, scripts, queries to increase data storage capacity.
• Generating/reviewing database and user reports, as well as system information.
• Performing debugging procedures on database scripts and programs, as well as resolving conflicts.
• Adhere to best practices in securely storing, backing up, and archiving data.
• Documenting processes related to database design, configuration and performance.
• Adhere to and enforce information security best practices and procedures, particularly when working with multi-level secure environments.
• Maintain vigilance to protect sensitive systems and data across classified enclaves.

What You Must Have

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Ability to create and maintain data logging procedures and reports in order to identify issues and submit deficiency reports (DRs) to relevant SMEs to find and resolve required solutions and future requirements.
• Must have had an Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance within the last 24 months.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in both hardware and software contexts, including integration with diverse display solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of network administration principles as they apply to simulator systems.
• Awareness of and adherence to information security best practices.
• Proficiency in performing configuration management and collaborating with other configuration managers.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing complex systems in a high-stakes environment.
• Demonstrated ability to write processes for simulator technicians and engineers.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills to produce and maintain technical documents and procedures.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be a US citizen.

Bonus Points For...

• Current and active DoD Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
• Experience in software design, test and implementation within DoD flight simulators.
• Experience contributing to the system design or architecture of new and current systems.
• Experience with Agile software practices.
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Degrees in Engineering, Math, and Physics may qualify with at least 1 year of C++ and/or Python experience.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.