Cloud Database Engineer

Cloud Database Administrator/Engineer

Location:

Beavercreek, OH (Relocation assistance available)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Active Top Secret to apply

Many positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

At NASK, we’re growing, building great teams, and doing exciting work. This role involves designing, implementing, and administering database systems while ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability across both AWS and on‑premises environments. The candidate will optimize database performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance existing code, while also developing new programs and writing efficient SQL. They will manage cloud database services, support migrations, and build Python integrations in Linux environments, working closely with engineering teams to deliver secure, high‑availability data solutions that enable efficient information flow across the organization.

• STEM Bachelor’s degree: engineering, computer science, or information technology
• 5-10 years DB administration experience
• DB administration experience with operating high‑uptime databases in both AWS and on‑premises environments
• Experience with cloud database technologies (AWS RDS, Oracle, MS SQL, Azure)
• 5-10+ years of work‑related experience with any of the following:
  MySQL, Maria
  
  DB, Postgres, MongoDB
• In‑depth knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Familiarity with AWS Cloud products (EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda, Aurora, Dynamo DB, EMR, DMS, Athena, Glue, Kinesis, SQS/SNS, etc.) and experience deploying, operating, and monitoring infrastructure in the AWS cloud
• A deep understanding of the cloud computing model as it relates to enterprise productivity
• Software development experience, particularly interfacing with a database via Python on Linux

• Security requirements:
  Active TS/SCI w/poly
• Certifications:
  
  Industry‑recognized certifications like Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Database Administrator Associate, or AWS Certified Database

NASK has two decades of experience delivering innovative solutions to the tough technical challenges facing our partners in the Intelligence and Defense communities. Our subject matter experts collaborate with junior developers and analysts, bringing fresh approaches to solve the toughest mission problems.

Employees are provided with individual offices and collaboration spaces. NASK offers a competitive benefits package that includes a tax‑qualified profit‑sharing retirement plan and a cafeteria plan for benefits.

Compensation guidelines are based on role, responsibilities, work experience, education, training, certifications, geographic location, and market data. These are general guidelines and not a guarantee.

• NASK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfers, leaves of absence, as well as compensation and training.