Database Administrator - QinetiQ US

Company Overview:

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview:

We are recruiting for a Database Administrator who will support the critical functions for mission clients in the Intelligence Community. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implementing databases and database services (ex. Aurora) in the cloud (AWS, Azure)
• Database engineering to include schema development, designing/implementing data ingestion procedures.
• Lightweight data engineering like cleaning and conditioning data from data calls and existing external/stand-alone databases and loading into local and cloud databases.
• SQL design and implementation as part of database creation, maintenance, and in response to ADHOC query needs for mission purposes (data export as an example)
• Designing and building specialized tools utilizing the database to generate custom products that include document automation
• Opportunities to contribute significantly to other data science tasks beyond database needs, dependent upon candidate interest and capabilities 

Required Qualifications:

• Database administration experience, including cloud based platforms
• Working knowledge of data and ETL topics
• Experience with Cloud DevOps (AWS, Azure)
• Provide audience-appropriate written and verbal communications and demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Work with seniors in a diverse, fast-paced, multi-task environment and manage competing priorities
• Demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors with 4 or more years of relevant experience

Company EEO Statement:

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

 

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.