Responsibilities
At Peraton we develop cutting-edge technology that preserves freedom and advances human discovery. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.
Peraton’s Space & Intelligence Sector is looking for a highly motivated Database Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Herndon, VA office.
The selected candidate will work within a cross-functional Scrum team with experience supporting data management processes, database engineering and management; designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing database systems
Job Duties:
- Database engineering and management activities associated with high volume, multi-format data management services
- Designs large-scale data management solutions including developing efficient storage, indexing, and access approaches
- Updates data enterprise architecture models (if needed) and data abstraction layer to enable access to new data sources
- Designs and implements indexing strategies for ingested data.
- Designs and implements storage and indexing strategies across the multiple repositories to provide efficient storage and retrieval
- Supports design and development of data access APIs
Qualifications
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience OR A PhD; an additional 4 years of experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree requirement
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Experience with Postgres, SQL, PL/pgSQL
- Experience installing application software in an operational environment
- Experience with Agile, AWS, RDBMS technology, Elasticsearch, Linux
- Security+
Desired:
- Knowledge of data modeling, Cameo
- Familiarity with NoSQL technology (Hadoop and/or EMR)
- CentOS System Administration
- Linux
- Active TS/SCI with poly clearance
Peraton Overview
Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Target Salary Range
$112,000 – $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.