GCI, embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Database Engineer, a typical day will include the following duties:

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Database Engineer, this candidate will lead the design, implementation and testing of a complex data infrastructure in support of our customer needs. This candidate will work with network, systems, and application engineers to manage the database engineering and administration of systems for complex and high-volume data processing infrastructure. They will use a variety of ingest methods and data management techniques, which includes a variety of data types, database functionality, compliance standards and availability requirements. This individual will work closely with the customer; project managers; and engineers to facilitate communication to all stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• At least eight (8) years of related experience in database engineering and administration of systems for complex and high-volume data processing, using a variety of ingest methods and data management techniques
  • Management includes a variety of data types, database functionality, compliance standards and availability requirements
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience designing, installing, administrating, upgrading, patching, and performance tuning Oracle databases

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Demonstrated experience in the following:

• Performing all aspects in the lifecycle of database engineering and administration, including design to meet customer needs, install, deploy, data migration, maintenance, backup/recovery, patch, and upgrade
• Database security analysis and vulnerability remediation process
• Oracle engineered systems such as Exadata, Big Data, MiniCluster or SuperCluster
• Managing database systems in conjunction with datastore systems in high availability, system redundancy environments
• Current and practical expertise using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus and SQL Developer
• Extensive experience in: database architecture, design, and processing models as well as extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line transaction processing and hybrid

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience with administration and configuration of database solutions for document and geospatial data/capabilities
• Prior experience supporting database systems for the Sponsor or the IC for CT mission
• Prior experience supporting database systems for data collections unique to the Sponsor or the IC
• Experience delivering or integrating solutions using RDBMS technologies and NoSQL technologies
• Experience transitioning solutions from RDBMS technologies to NoSQL technologies
• Competence writing, changing, and understanding scripting in various languages such as Windows, Korn/Bash, Perl, Python
• Experience transitioning into Cloud environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers and other engineers to support a high volume and complex data system
• Assist with the design of network architectures based on customer data requirements and industry best practices
• Provide recommendations on how best to support ongoing maintenance and enhancements of data systems and platforms
• Development of unique solutions that will meet customer requirements and industry best practices
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Write and update technical documentation such as data system documentation