Peraton is seeking a SQL Database Engineer to support a prestigious, worldwide national intelligence program, focusing on mission application design, development, engineering, and integration services for the U.S. Intelligence Community. The role is critical for providing decision advantage to warfighters, defense planners, and policy makers, and for defending America's national security interests.
Requirements
- Must be able to install, configure, and maintain database management systems according to the project requirements
- Able to perform regular backups of all databases to ensure data integrity and availability
- Able to implement and maintain database security measures, including user access control and encryption
- Able to monitor database performance and optimize queries and indexes for improved efficiency
- Able to handle database migrations and upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss; can troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly to minimize disruptions
- Must have experience and knowledge in realm of DOD policies, best practices, and industry standards for database administration
- Experience with implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
Responsibilities
- Perform database administration activities, including the installation and maintenance of database management software, and the design and implementation of predictive analysis.
- Configure, provision, operate, and administer database management systems and related software, as well as backend storage server and hardware platforms.
- Design, install, monitor, maintain, and fine-tune production databases while ensuring high data availability.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of database policies and procedures to maintain data integrity and availability, including software updates.
- Collaborate closely with the development, business, and operations teams to ensure the security and confidentiality of data.
- Take ownership of the availability, reliability, and integrity of business data stored in production databases.
- Ability to work closely with system admins and ISSO on application upgrades, documentation and STIG remediation
Other
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph adjudication or active TS with the ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree in a field of study applicable to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience. Additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Active Security+ (DoD 8570 Baseline certification for IAT Level 2)
- Requires good communication skills to collaborate with other teams, such as application developers and system administrators, to ensure seamless integration and performance
- Full-time in a SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility)
