Senior Database Engineer

Senior Database Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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CACI is looking for an experienced Sr. Database Engineer to join our team to drive enterprise data management governance and policy for an IT office supporting Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and provide support for multiple applications and systems. We are interested in hiring an experienced Sr. Database Engineer to work closely with our infrastructure, applications, and operations teams to recommend and maintain database structures based on the data storage and retrieval needs.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The position will involve working in development and production environments designing, developing, and supporting new database models or providing complex enhancements to the existing database for mission critical systems.  

• Create data dictionaries and business glossaries to document data lineages, data definitions and metadata for all business-critical data domains. 
• Apply knowledge of reference models to data architecture design and maintain alignment with standards and best practices for ontology representation. 
• Develop data governance framework that aligns with user needs and data governance practices and standards. 
• Implement data architecture initiatives on data quality, data governance, data standards, and data policies across all core business functions to ensure consistency in data definitions and data usage. 
• Guide efforts to define the mission, goals, critical success factors, principles, and policies for data strategy and architecture. 
• Build a framework that encourages integration of policy, procedure, system help, training, and other useful resources. 
• Help maintain the integrity and security of the database including data encryption.
• Design and implements effective database solutions and models to store and retrieve data.
• Examine and identify database structural necessities by evaluating client operations, applications, and programming.
• Assess database implementation procedures to ensure they comply with internal and external regulations.
• Install and organize information systems to guarantee functionality.
• Develop database design and architecture documentation.
• Provide data analysis and establishes data standardization.
• Oversee the migration of data from legacy systems to new solutions.
• Work closely with Database Administrator to monitor system performance by performing regular tests, troubleshooting, and integrating new features.
• Recommend solutions to improve new and existing database systems.
• Educate staff members through training and individual support.
• Develop presentations and reports.
• Provide operational database administration support as needed:
  • Build, support, and maintain Microsoft SQL database systems of high availability including backup and recovery
  • Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
  • Determine, enforce, and document database environment, policies, procedures, and standards
  • Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity
  • Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required
  • Prepare and present plans and changes to Technical Review Board
  • Utilize monitoring and performance analysis to troubleshoot and isolate problems/issues/incidents
  • Track all work activities in Service Now, JIRA, and Confluence

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry On Duty (EOD) - Active EOD preferred
• BS degree or equivalent + 10 years of related experience
• Proficient in database technologies, securing databases, and applying best practices
• Strong understanding of server-client computing and relational databases
• Experience with supporting Microsoft SQL Server for applications
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional planning skills and ability to work within change management parameters
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with senior customers to field and troubleshooting questions and issue
• Familiarity with Agile so