Database Engineer 3

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Database Engineer 3 to provide technical expertise in database architecture, design, development, implementation, and administration for mission-critical systems. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining database solutions that support complex data storage, retrieval, analysis, and processing requirements while ensuring performance, scalability, security, and reliability. The Database Engineer will work throughout the system lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through testing, deployment, and operational support.

Requirements

• Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) additional years of Database Engineer experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Extensive experience installing, configuring, and patching Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard.
• Strong experience with Linux operating systems, Linux command-line administration, and Bash scripting.
• DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification compliance required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification compliance required
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting MongoDB environments.
• Experience with cloud-based database storage, retrieval, and management solutions.
• Experience developing complex database queries, automation scripts, and data transformation processes.
• Familiarity with enterprise-scale database architecture, performance tuning, and high-availability solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain relational and object-oriented database solutions that support mission and business requirements.
• Install, configure, patch, and administer Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard environments.
• Develop database structures and schemas that align with overall system architecture while balancing performance, scalability, security, retention, and distribution requirements.
• Create and maintain database parser software, database loading software, ad hoc queries, scripts, macros, and automation solutions.
• Analyze and evaluate database performance, system improvements, optimization opportunities, and maintenance activities.
• Develop and recommend short- and long-term database administration and design strategies.
• Build and support complex database solutions utilizing Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), cloud-based storage and retrieval methodologies, and data integration technologies.
• Translate customer requirements and data needs into effective database architectures and technical solutions.
• Lead database development efforts and provide technical direction for database design, implementation, and modernization activities.

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks!
• Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior