Principal Database Engineer IRES - SSFB/HSV
About The Position
The Principal Database Engineer serves as the technical anchor for the database administration team supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The position supports a complex, multi-platform database environment and provides technical coordination across Oracle, DB2, Cassandra, MongoDB, and SQL systems. The engineer is expected to work across platforms as needed, ensure systems operate securely and efficiently, and help determine database solutions for new projects in collaboration with developers and business owners. The role also guides the use of databases in cloud and containerized environments, researches and tests emerging database technologies for potential use in the application lifecycle, and mentors database administrators while helping set technical direction. The position is based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, or Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. It is onsite, with no remote or telework option, and requires an active DoW Secret clearance and current Security+ certification. Travel is required up to 10% of the time.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of general full-time work experience; this may be reduced with completion of advanced education.
- At least 3 years of directly related experience.
- Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and maintaining multiple database platforms, with working knowledge of Oracle, DB2, Cassandra, MongoDB, and SQL.
- Experience running databases in the cloud using AWS and Azure.
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration, including Kubernetes and Docker.
- Ability to coordinate technically and mentor a team of database administrators.
- Background in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimizing queries across different database types.
- Experience with backup and disaster recovery strategies, capacity management, and audits.
- Strong understanding of database security policies and how to enforce them across an enterprise network.
- Current Security+ certification.
- Active DoW Secret Security Clearance.
- Resume submitted in month and year format.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced SQL query optimization skills.
- Oracle WebLogic experience, including deploying, upgrading, patching, and troubleshooting.
- Experience on government or defense contracts, such as the Missile Defense Agency, or in similar highly regulated enterprise environments.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical coordination and act as the technical point person for the database administration team.
- Work across Oracle, DB2, Cassandra, MongoDB, and SQL database environments to support secure and efficient operation.
- Bridge communication between database administrators, developers, and business owners to define database requirements and solutions for new projects.
- Guide database operations in cloud and containerized environments.
- Research and test new database technologies for potential adoption in the application lifecycle.
- Mentor database administrators and guide technical direction without requiring a formal team lead title.
- Tune performance, troubleshoot database issues, and optimize queries across different database types.
- Develop and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies, capacity management, and audits.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
