About this role
Supports the design, development, and maintenance of secure, high-performance database systems for the U.S. Intelligence Community, with a focus on PostgreSQL and cloud integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop database systems
- Optimize performance
- Implement backup and security
- Manage cloud-based databases
- Troubleshoot issues
Technical Overview
Involves database modeling, SQL tuning, performance optimization, backup and replication, and security hardening, utilizing tools like PostgreSQL, AWS RDS, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a mid-level database engineer with extensive experience in database management, PostgreSQL, and cloud-based solutions like AWS RDS, with active security clearance and troubleshooting skills.
Must-Have Skills
Database Management SystemsDatabase ModelingRelational Database ArchitectureSQLPostgreSQLPerformance TuningBackup and ReplicationAWS RDS
Nice-to-Have Skills
Row Level SecurityCross Domain SystemsJenkinsGitCI/CD pipelinesAppDynamicsData MigrationsDB UpgradesAutomated TestingSeleniumRobot FrameworkSecurity Hardening
Tools & Platforms
PostgreSQLAWS RDSJenkinsGitSeleniumRobot FrameworkAppDynamics
Required Skills
Database Management SystemsDatabase ModelingRelational Database ArchitectureMetadataRepository CreationData MappingData MiningData TransformationSQLPL/pgSQLPL/SQLPerformance TuningBackup and ReplicationPostgreSQLAWS RDSSecurity HardeningJenkinsGitCI/CDSeleniumRobot Framework
Hard Skills
Database Management SystemsDatabase ModelingRelational Database ArchitectureMetadataRepository CreationData MappingData MiningData TransformationSQLPL/pgSQLPL/SQLPerformance TuningBackup and ReplicationPostgreSQLAWS RDSSecurity HardeningJenkinsGitCI/CDSeleniumRobot Framework
Soft Skills
TroubleshootingProblem-solvingTeamworkAgile MethodologyCommunication
Certifications
Required
Active TS/SCIActive PolygraphSCIF access
Preferred
Security+DoD 8570 compliance
Keywords for Your Resume
Database EngineerDatabase Management SystemsDatabase ModelingRelational Database ArchitectureMetadataRepository CreationData MappingData MiningData TransformationSQLPL/pgSQLPL/SQLPerformance TuningBackup and ReplicationPostgreSQLAWS RDSSecurity HardeningJenkinsGitCI/CDSeleniumRobot FrameworkData Management
Deal Breakers
Lack of active TS/SCI clearance, No experience with PostgreSQL or AWS RDS, Inability to obtain polygraph
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