Senior Database Engineer

General Dynamics

301d • $86,424 - $100,050 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Database Engineer provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis. This role involves developing relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software. The engineer is responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development, making trade-offs among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security, and domain controls. The DBE works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). They develop requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion for a particular business and IT subject matter area, assist with recommendations for systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts, and translate a set of requirements and data into usable documents by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required
• BA/BS degree
• Secret Security Clearance
• Per DoD 8140 Requirements, must possess one of the following certifications: Cloud+, SSCP, Security+, GSEC, CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP

Responsibilities

• Support application systems through the careful review and understanding of customer and internal team tickets
• Develop / Patch / Deploy server and operating system updates for Linux or Windows systems
• Engineer data solutions or modifications to existing databases
• Provide data engineering solutioning expertise to development team(s) supporting systems and applications
• Develop and install data exchange / transfer solutions to ensure the secure transfer of data between systems
• Apply data quality control measures
• Review database security measures and ensure databases meet customer standards for data security
• Leverage experience in customer industry, mission, or area to provide context and help ensure elaboration of problems occur
• Ensure system performance through monitoring and logging of server performance, errors, and security incidents
• Ensure all servers are patched and configured to prevent security breaches
• Engage with development teams to optimize releases by ensuring test environments reflect production environment configurations
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies by participating in industry events and conferences
• Maintain DOD mandated certifications such as Security+ and other common computing environment requirements as provided by the customer

Benefits

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree