ResponsibilitiesPeraton's Space & Intelligence Sector is looking for a highly motivated
Senior Database Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Herndon, VA office.
The selected candidate will work within a Production Operations team with experience supporting data management processes, database engineering and management; deploying, maintaining, tuning, and enhancing database systems
Job Duties:- Database engineering and management activities associated with high volume, multi-format data management services
- Maintains large-scale data management solutions including developing efficient storage, indexing, and access approaches
- Updates data enterprise architecture models (if needed) and data abstraction layer to enable access to new data sources
- Designs and implements indexing strategies for ingested data.
- Developing a strategy for continuous performance tuning of databases
QualificationsPeraton 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.
Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR A PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree requirement.
- Experience with Postgres, SQL, and database performance tuning
- Experience installing application software in an operational environment
- Experience with Agile, AWS, RDBMS technology, Elasticsearch, Linux
- DoD IAT Level II certification
- Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a poly
Preferred Qualifications:- Familiarity with NoSQL technology (Hadoop and/or EMR)
- Familiarity with Graph database technology
- Data modeling experience
Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
