Sr. Database Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Database Engineer
Work Location: Richardson, TX
Duration: Long-term contract with option to hire

Job Description:

We are hiring a Senior Database Engineer to support our teams in Richardson, Texas. You will have the opportunity to directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. In this position you would be familiar with creating, updating, and managing Postgres databases and the code that interacts with them.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and understand customer needs and apply sound, demonstrable understanding of database principles, theories, and concepts related to software engineering to translate those needs to viable design solutions.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas well.
• Successfully integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products as part of customer-driven solutions.
• Use proven problem solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain SCI program access and complete polygraphs.
• Obtain Security certification within 60 days of start.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of Database Engineering experience.
• Experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) solutions, such as Oracle, Postgres, or related systems.
• Active and transferable U.S. government Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Security Certification
• Experience troubleshooting database issues such as DR, replication & backups and other related issues.
• Experience with database security controls and audit & compliance requirements.
• Experience with NoSQL database products such as MongoDB.
• Experience with AWS services.
• Experience with automating routine tasks.

For more information or to view other opportunities, visit us at www.paladininc.com.
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