Database Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: Database Engineer
Work Location: Richardson, TX
Duration: 1 year contract 
Education/Experience Required: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of Database Engineering experience; Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI prior to start date.

Job Description & Responsibilities :
Identify and understand customer needs and apply sound, demonstrable understanding of database principles, theories, and concepts related to software engineering to translate those needs to viable design solutions.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas well.
Successfully integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products as part of customer-driven solutions.
Use proven problem solving and analytical skills.
Obtain and maintain SCI program access and complete polygraphs.
Obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of start.

Skills & Qualifications : Qualifications You Must Have: 
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of Database Engineering experience. Experience as a Database Administrator (DBA)
Experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) solutions, such as Oracle, Postgres, or related systems. Experience working with Systems and Software Engineers to implement, and modify backend databases to interact with applications within a development environment.

Experience using Linux command line to perform database administration activities. Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI prior to start date. U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer: 
Existing Security+ Certification 
Experience virtualizing or containerizing databases. 
Experience with AWS. 
Experience with NoSQL database products such as MongoDB and DynamoDB. 
Experience troubleshooting database issues such as DR, replication & backups and other related issues. 
Experience troubleshooting performance issues 
Experience with database security controls and audit & compliance requirements. 
Experience with automating routine tasks. 
Experience with Spatial databases 
Coding experience (SQL, Python, Java) is helpful!