Database Engineer 3

Columbia Technology Partners•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Database Engineer to provide technical expertise in database architecture, design, development, implementation, and administration for mission-critical systems. The role develops and maintains database solutions for complex data storage, retrieval, analysis, and processing needs, ensuring performance, scalability, security, and reliability. Work spans the system lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through testing, deployment, and operational support. The Database Engineer leads database development efforts and provides technical direction for database design, implementation, and modernization. The position requires an active security clearance with appropriate polygraph, U.S. citizenship, compliance with DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements, and successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing. Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business founded in 2007, specializing in technology and management consulting for corporations and federal agencies. The company describes its work as supporting sensitive technology issues and critical systems, and emphasizes teamwork, competitive pay, and employee benefits. The role's salary range is determined using responsibilities, market research, experience and qualifications, location, and company performance; no specific salary range is provided.

Requirements

Ten 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 additional years of Database Engineer experience may substitute for the 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 required.
Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph required.
Successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph is required.
Applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

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 supporting mission and business requirements.
Install, configure, patch, and administer Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard environments.
Develop database structures and schemas aligned with system architecture, 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 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 using 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

Three medical plans with in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision and dental coverage paid in full by CTP.
401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
Paid time off with customizable leave plans.
Jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
Up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D insurance at no cost to the employee.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
Referral bonus program, with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 if the referral joins the team.
Competitive pay.