Database Engineer - Junior (Cleared) (STE-DBE)

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Kentro is hiring for a cleared Database Engineer to support an Intelligence Community customer out of Bolling, AFB.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis.
• Develop relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software.•
• Project 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).
• Develop requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular business and 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.
• Translate 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.

Location: On-site in Washington, DC.

Salary Range: $105,000-115,000/annually. Factors influencing pay within this range include geography, market demand, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-5 years' relevant experience

• Using multi-tiered systems and communication between components.
• Using Storage Area Networks and Network Attached Storage.
• Using System and Storage architecture best practices.
• Implementing current market solutions and the applicability to NGA dissemination.
• Using COTS and GOTS tools to load data into databases and into disk storage and tools to extract data from databases.
• Database administration to include working knowledge of: Oracle Spatial, PostgreSQL, PostGIS.
• Proficiency in HTML, XML, Java, JSON, and C Shell.
• Proficiency in Database Scripting.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience with building complex formulas within Excel to extract data from DAIRS.
• Demonstrated experience with verbal and written communication and coordination skills to effectively work with individuals at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in Cyber Operations, Intrusion Investigation, Information Assurance, or Network Forensics.
• Demonstrated experience in using NGA computer systems and familiarity with the Enterprise computer network.

Clearance:

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with a willingness to take a CI polygraph.

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Wa