JOB TITLE: SR. DATABASE ENGINEER
JOB LOCATION: RICHARDSON, TX
WAGE RANGE*: 85.00-90.00 PER HOUR
JOB NUMBER: 14723495

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
* Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of Database Engineering experience.
* Experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) solutions, such as Oracle, Postgres, or related systems.
* Active and transferable U.S. government Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Contractor or Contract to Hire.

Senior 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 We Prefer
* 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.