Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
$140,000 - $160,000
Polygraph
IT - Database
Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)
Your Impact:
Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Database Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals in Fort Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission.
Responsibilities:
Provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis. Develops relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software. Projects long-range requirements for database administration and design. Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades 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). Develops requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems). Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable document by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file; and builds complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas, indexes, and queries for performance and scalability.
• Monitor and tune database performance using native tools and custom scripts.
• Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and replication strategies.
• Collaborate with developers to refine complex queries and stored procedures.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Document database architecture, processes, and best practices.
• Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities.
• Support the development of long and short-term requirements for database administration and design.
• Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts.
• Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file.
• Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Lead development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Develop requirement recommendations from a project's inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e. simple to complex systems).
• Develop a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls.
Requirements:
• Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and query optimization.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and CLI tools like psql.
• Experience with logical and physical replication, partitioning, and backup strategies.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Knowledge of scripting languages for automation and tooling.
Clearance Required:
• Top Secret/SCI with polygraph
Minimum Education:
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Minimum Years of Experience:
• Five (5) years' experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Five (5) years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Preferred:
• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Exposure to other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) or NoSQL systems is a plus.
#javelin #forthewin
Pay Transparency Verbiage
Amentum's health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.
The base salary range for this position is $140k to $160k. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Database Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals in Fort Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission.
Responsibilities:
Provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis. Develops relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software. Projects long-range requirements for database administration and design. Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades 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). Develops requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems). Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable document by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file; and builds complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas, indexes, and queries for performance and scalability.
• Monitor and tune database performance using native tools and custom scripts.
• Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and replication strategies.
• Collaborate with developers to refine complex queries and stored procedures.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Document database architecture, processes, and best practices.
• Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities.
• Support the development of long and short-term requirements for database administration and design.
• Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts.
• Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file.
• Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Lead development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Develop requirement recommendations from a project's inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e. simple to complex systems).
• Develop a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls.
Requirements:
• Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and query optimization.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and CLI tools like psql.
• Experience with logical and physical replication, partitioning, and backup strategies.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Knowledge of scripting languages for automation and tooling.
Clearance Required:
• Top Secret/SCI with polygraph
Minimum Education:
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Minimum Years of Experience:
• Five (5) years' experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Five (5) years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Preferred:
• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Exposure to other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) or NoSQL systems is a plus.
#javelin #forthewin
Pay Transparency Verbiage
Amentum's health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.
The base salary range for this position is $140k to $160k. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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