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Leidos has an opening in its Defense Group for a Database Engineer (DE). The DE provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis. Develops relational and/or Object- Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software. Projects 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 Database Engineer works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle-requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Develops requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (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. Translates 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.
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Responsibilities Include:
- Supports the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities
- Supports the development of long and short term requirements for database administration and design
- Supports the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts
- Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating adhoc queries, scripts and macros, updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file
- Assists in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software
- Assists in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development
- Leads development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software
- Leads development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development
- Develops requirement recommendations from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular IT subject matter area (i.e. simple to complex systems)
- 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
- Directs the overall 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
- Directs fulfillment of requirements from a project’s inception to it conclusion
- Directs organization of requirements and data into a usable database schema by directing development of adhoc queries, scripts, macros, updates to existing queries
- Directs the development of complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies
- Oversees development and integration of messaging protocols/services to i.e. Java Messaging protocol, RabbitMQ.
- Stays current with technological developments and makes recommendations for ways to take advantage of new and emerging technology as it relates to database, messaging and software development.
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
Must have 10+ years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required, of which seven years’ is required in developing SQL server database architecture.
Requires an active DOD TS/SCI Polygraph level clearance to start.
Requires DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or higher is required.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in an IT discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional database engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Must have certification as a LENEL Certified Expert (LCE) with a concentration in databases is required.
