Senior Database Architect

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a Senior Database Architect to join our team supporting a large-scale national security credentialing system in a complex, dynamic environment. The candidate will design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security. Must be able to work on site in Colorado Springs, CO at least 3 days per week

Position Description: Serve as the Application DBA responsible for:

• Developing SQL reporting queries.
• Troubleshooting database issues.
• Database performance tuning.
• SQL statement tuning.
• Reviewing and implementing database design changes.
• Coding (procedures, functions, packages, triggers, etc.).

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 years experience with a Bachelors, 6 years with a Masters, 3 years with a PhD, 12 years with a HS Diploma
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• 3+ years or more experience in writing and tuning SQL queries.
• 3+ years or more experience designing and implementing database structures.
• 3+ years or more of SQL coding / scripting experience.
• Able to work flexible schedule/weekends if needed.
• Experience with SQL (Structured Query Language).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year experience in Oracle Database Administration.
• 1 year experience creating issues in Gitlab.
• 1 year experience code management with Git.
• Experience in a large-scale Federal IT Program.
• Experience with SAFe Agile delivery framework.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
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Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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