Senior Database Engineer - Mission-Critical Data Platform

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 126,100 - 227,950; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Washington is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to support the DHS Insider Threat Program. The role involves maintaining database infrastructure, performing routine maintenance, and designing encryption solutions. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in Oracle and SQL. This position offers a competitive salary range from $126,100 to $227,950.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Oracle database management and upgrades.
• Experience with SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of DBMS and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the ITP database backend infrastructure.
• Perform maintenance tasks like backups and reindexing.
• Design database encryption solutions like TDE.

Skills

Oracle database management

SQL

PostgreSQL

Data integration into cloud containers

Database design principles

Database migrations

User Activity Monitoring familiarity

High Speed Guard Platform experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience or Master’s with 10+ years

Master’s degree in IT Management or related field

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Washington is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to support the DHS Insider Threat Program. The role involves maintaining database infrastructure, performing routine maintenance, and designing encryption solutions. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in Oracle and SQL. This position offers a competitive salary range from $126,100 to $227,950.