Database Engineer, Entry Level

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis.
• Developing relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development, considering data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security, and domain controls.
• Working primarily at the front end of the lifecycle—requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
• Developing requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area.
• Assisting with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts.
• Translating a set of requirements and data into a usable document by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updating existing queries; creating new ones to manipulate data into a master file; and building complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity, and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of additional Database Engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance (US Citizenship required).
• An interim and/or final US TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance pre-start is required.
• Experience supporting database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities.
• Knowledge of the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts.
• Knowledge of development of long and short-term requirements for database administration and design.

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance.

Work Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Telework/Remote Availability: Currently not authorized