Database Engineer - The Swift Group
McLean, VA
About the Job
The Swift Group is looking for a Database Engineer. This candidate will lead the design, implementation and testing of a complex data infrastructure in support of our customer needs. This candidate will work with network, systems, and application engineers to manage the database engineering and administration of systems for complex and high-volume data processing infrastructure. They will use a variety of ingest methods and data management techniques, which includes a variety of data types, database functionality, compliance standards and availability requirements. This individual will work closely with the customer; project managers; and engineers to facilitate communication to all stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers and other engineers to support a high volume and complex data system
- Assist with the design of network architectures based on customer data requirements and industry best practices
- Provide recommendations on how best to support ongoing maintenance and enhancements of data systems and platforms
- Development of unique solutions that will meet customer requirements and industry best practices
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
- Write and update technical documentation such as data system documentation
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of related experience in database engineering and administration of systems for complex and high-volume data processing, using a variety of ingest methods and data management techniques
- 2+ years' experience designing, installing, administrating, upgrading, patching, and performance tuning Oracle database
- Performing all aspects in the lifecycle of database engineering and administration, including design to meet customer needs, install, deploy, data migration, maintenance, backup/recovery, patch, and upgrade
- Database security analysis and vulnerability remediation process
- Oracle engineered systems such as Exadata, Big Data, MiniCluster or SuperCluster
- Managing database systems in conjunction with datastore systems in high availability, system redundancy environments
- Current and practical expertise using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus and SQL Developer
- Extensive experience in: database architecture, design, and processing models as well as extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line transaction processing and hybrid
- Management includes a variety of data types, database functionality, compliance standards and availability requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
- US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with administration and configuration of database solutions for document and geospatial data/capabilities
- Prior experience supporting database systems for data collections unique to the Sponsor or the IC
- Experience delivering or integrating solutions using RDBMS technologies and NoSQL technologies
- Experience transitioning solutions from RDBMS technologies to NoSQL technologies
- Competence writing, changing, and understanding scripting in various languages such as Windows, Korn/Bash, Perl, Python
- Experience transitioning into Cloud environment
The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00
Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.
At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
