Senior Level Database Engineer

Senior Level Database Engineer Job Locations US-MD-Annapolis Junction | US-DC-Washington | US-VA-Reston Requisition ID 2024-152978 Position Category Information Technology Clearance Top Secret/SCI Responsibilities Locations: Annapolis Junction, MD | Washington, DC | Reston, VA Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Design. Optimize. Innovate. Peraton is seeking a Senior Level Database Engineer to lead the architecture, optimization, and performance of critical database systems that support mission-essential operations. If you have a passion for designing robust data architectures and tuning database systems for speed and efficiency, this is your opportunity to make an impact. What You'll Do As a Senior Level Database Engineer, you will: Architect data structures that align with system requirements, balancing user demand, data volumes, security, response times, and retention rules. Provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, and storage optimization. Work at the front end of the lifecycle, from requirements gathering to system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Develop project-specific requirements and translate them into comprehensive database designs. Analyze and recommend improvements for systems performance, optimization, and maintainability. Create and update complex queries, scripts, and schemas to enhance data retrieval speed and efficiency. Tune relational databases for optimal performance of components and systems. Why Choose Peraton? At Peraton, you'll contribute to mission-critical work in a supportive, innovative environment. We offer: Opportunities to shape and enhance database solutions that impact national security. Collaboration with talented teams on advanced technology projects. Career growth and development in a dynamic, mission-driven organization. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Education & Experience: BA/BS degree and at least 19 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree Clearance: TS/SCI clearance. Technical Expertise: Proficiency with Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MongoDB. Hands-on experience with relational database administration and engineering applications. Proficiency in performing Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) operations. Desired Qualifications: Expertise in scripting languages such as Python or Java. Advanced SQL skills for querying, data manipulation, and stored procedures. Experience leveraging AWS for database snapshots, data restoration, and migrations. In-depth understanding of ETL process tools for data transformation and migration. Knowledge of database design principles, including normalization, indexing, and schema optimization. Are you ready to lead the charge in database engineering excellence? Apply today and be a part of Peraton's transformative journey. Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan. Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.