SQL Engineer

Castalia Systems•Largo, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Castalia Systems is seeking an Onsite SQL Engineer to maintain multiple MSSQL, PostgreSQL and MySQL instances. An ideal candidate should have experience in many of the required technical skills below. This position requires working independently under limited oversight while supporting and maintaining the environment.

Requirements

A strong understanding and knowledge of computer, network, and security systems.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well independently under limited oversight, be self-directed and able to prioritize work.
Must be able to attain and maintain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or CISSP preferred).
Bachelors degree and 2 Years of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships)
In absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
TS/SCI Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Windows Server environment Postgres and MySQL
Experience with Linux
Understanding of basic network engineering fundamentals, including: OSI layers, IP addressing, sub-netting, TCP/IP stack, VLANs, DHCP, etc.
Willingness to learn new technologies and applications as required.
Demonstrated experience implementing computer security.
Ability to adapt both an offensive and defensive mindset to support securing information systems.
Ability to quickly switch tasks based on changing priorities.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Must be a self-starter with initiative.
Ability to work with an extremely risk adverse customer and their policies.

Responsibilities

Configure, manage and maintain Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL and MySQL database servers in accordance with established best practices as applied for performance and security. May require off-hour support
Implement and maintain SQL server DISA STIGs
Install, configure and integrate SQL servers and support dependent applications
Management and validation of SQL Backups as well as restoral
Build highly available server clusters
Document, test and implement SQL server services
Assess and evaluate current deployments providing recommendations for enhancements
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures
Create and defend system change requests
Manage user requests for assistance, application installation and upgrades.
Configuring and supporting security support infrastructure including backups, anti-virus software, patch management and vulnerability scanning.
Install and upgrade SQL server components, when possible supporting integration of automation processes
Troubleshoot hardware and software errors, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
Create documentation of all work performed to capture configuration and installation procedures
Support security staff in compliance and vulnerability audits of SQL Servers and supporting client systems, implementing security remediation, and during accreditation events
Work with fellow engineers to identify database design changes required to support changing processes or requirements
Support security staff in compliance and vulnerability audits of SQL Servers and supporting client systems, implementing security remediation, and during accreditation events
Work with fellow engineers to identify database design changes required to support changing processes or requirements