Database Engineer - TekSynap

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to all activities related to the design, build, and sustainment of computerized databases.
• Projects long range requirements for database administration and design inconjunction with other managers in the information systems function.  
• Includes database design, database structure identification, database schema definition, database access privilege management, database query optimization, documentation, database instance upgrades, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and database protection. 
• Conducts qualitycontrol and auditing of databases in a web-based environment to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.  
• Advises users on access to various web-baseddatabases. 
• Designs, implements, and maintains complex databases, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks,organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods. 
• Applies knowledge and experience with database technologies, developmentmethodologies, and front end /backend programming languages (e.g., SQL). 
• Performs database programming and supports systems design.  
• Maintaining information assurance (IA) security documentation and artifacts for SQL databases. 
• Includesmaintenance of database dictionaries, overall monitoring of standards andprocedures, file design and storage, and integration of systems through databasedesign. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• • Eight (8) years progressive experience of database querylanguages such as OraclePL SQL, SQL, SQQ Lite,T-SQL, MS Access. 
  • At least three years hands-on experience and expertise inRelational Database Management Systems.  
  • Familiarity with technical controls in the Risk Management Framework, as they apply to SQL databases. 
  • Experience also shallinclude capability to work on various operating systems andadditional programming languages.  
  • Has experience in at leasttwo projects in a large organization responsible for administering, operating, maintaining, and securing a large-scalecomputer database. 
  • Minimum TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance. 
  • ActiveComputing Environment Certification: MS SQL Server 2016 and up (Desired) 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical requirements and provide innovative solutions. 
  • Ability to adapt to changing business requirements and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide teams towards achieving project goals and deliverables. 
  • Highly motivated, self-learner, and technically inquisitive 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Conduct root cause problem analysis and develop technical solutions to problems. 
  • Guide & Support Junior level personnel. 

We are seeking a Database Engineerto join our team supportingour NGA customer in Springfield, VA. 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location:  WASHINGTON METRO AREA (WMA)
• Type of environment: Office  
• Noise level: Low  
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.  
• Amount of Travel: 30% within WMA 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship 

Clearance requirement:TS/SCI CI Poly 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.