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Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
IT - Database
WP Air Base, OH (On/Off-Site)
Position Summary
The Database Engineer will support the ESCAPE program and broader enterprise data initiatives by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance database systems. This role ensures data integrity, supports analytics and reporting, and aligns with DoD and ESCAPE-specific requirements for operational data store (ODS), legacy system migration, and cloud-based architecture.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain relational SQL databases (e.g., SQL Server)
Implement and manage data pipelines and integration workflows using tools like Azure Data Factory and Data Bricks
Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and storage management.
Support data migration from legacy USAF systems into a cloud-based ODS
Develop and enforce database standards, procedures, and best practices in compliance with DoD cybersecurity and data governance policies
Collaborate with software engineers, data analysts, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless data access and integration.
Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Automate routine database tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Powershell).
Document database processes and provide training to technical staff as needed.
Provide operational support, reviews, and health checks.
Required Qualifications:
Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., Teradata, MySQL, SQL Server).
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL).
Strong understanding of data modeling, normalization, and schema design.
Knowledge of DoD data security and compliance standards is a plus.
Experience supporting Air Force or DoD programs
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira.
Certifications in database technologies or cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS).
DoD 8140 Qualifications. Formerly information security certificates (e.g., CSSLP, SEC+, etc.)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience
5+ years of experience in database engineering or administration.
Clearance
Secret (preferred)
The Database Engineer will support the ESCAPE program and broader enterprise data initiatives by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance database systems. This role ensures data integrity, supports analytics and reporting, and aligns with DoD and ESCAPE-specific requirements for operational data store (ODS), legacy system migration, and cloud-based architecture.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain relational SQL databases (e.g., SQL Server)
Implement and manage data pipelines and integration workflows using tools like Azure Data Factory and Data Bricks
Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and storage management.
Support data migration from legacy USAF systems into a cloud-based ODS
Develop and enforce database standards, procedures, and best practices in compliance with DoD cybersecurity and data governance policies
Collaborate with software engineers, data analysts, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless data access and integration.
Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Automate routine database tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Powershell).
Document database processes and provide training to technical staff as needed.
Provide operational support, reviews, and health checks.
Required Qualifications:
Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., Teradata, MySQL, SQL Server).
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL).
Strong understanding of data modeling, normalization, and schema design.
Knowledge of DoD data security and compliance standards is a plus.
Experience supporting Air Force or DoD programs
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira.
Certifications in database technologies or cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS).
DoD 8140 Qualifications. Formerly information security certificates (e.g., CSSLP, SEC+, etc.)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience
5+ years of experience in database engineering or administration.
Clearance
Secret (preferred)
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