TS/SCI Contract - Database Engineer

Job Title: Database Engineer Work Location: Richardson, TX (onsite daily) Duration: 1 year contract Education/Experience Required: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of Database Engineering experience; Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI prior to start date. Job Description & Responsibilities : • Identify and understand customer needs and apply sound, demonstrable understanding of database principles, theories, and concepts related to software engineering to translate those needs to viable design solutions. • Demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas well. • Successfully integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products as part of customer-driven solutions. • Use proven problem solving and analytical skills. • Obtain and maintain SCI program access and complete polygraphs. • Obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of start. Skills & Qualifications : Qualifications You Must Have: • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of Database Engineering experience. • Experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) • Experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) solutions, such as Oracle, Postgres, or related systems. • Experience working with Systems and Software Engineers to implement, and modify backend databases to interact with applications within a development environment. • Experience using Linux command line to perform database administration activities. • Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI prior to start date. U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: • Existing Security+ Certification • Experience virtualizing or containerizing databases. • Experience with AWS. • Experience with NoSQL database products such as MongoDB and DynamoDB. • Experience troubleshooting database issues such as DR, replication & backups and other related issues. • Experience troubleshooting performance issues • Experience with database security controls and audit & compliance requirements. • Experience with automating routine tasks. • Experience with Spatial databases • Coding experience (SQL, Python, Java) is helpful!