Database Engineer GC-

Overview

Database Engineer in Hanover, MD. Security

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph. Salary Range: $175,000-$205,000, depending on experience.

The Database Engineer will provide both engineering and administration support with a focus on data optimization, handling large data sets, and seeking Oracle efficiencies. The role offers opportunities to optimize an Oracle system to operate at peak performance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will shape how massive and unusual data types are processed, stored, and leveraged. The DBE provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis.

This includes developing relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software. The DBE projects long-range requirements for database administration and design and develops a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development, balancing data volumes, user counts, distribution, response times, retention, security, and domain controls. Work typically spans from requirements lifecycle through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

Develops requirements from project inception to conclusion for a business and information technology subject matter area. Assists with recommendations for and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. Translates requirements and data into usable documents by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file;

builds complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity, and cloud-based storage and retrieval.

• Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL
• Experience in both database engineering and database administration
• Experience with data optimization, large data sets, and data organization
• IAT Level 2 Certification required at start date
• At least five (5) years of experience as a Database Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required; five (5) years of equivalent experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of ten (10) years of experience

Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We focus on attracting top performers and offer competitive compensation and opportunities for upward mobility.

We offer a generous benefits package including: health, vision and dental coverage; a minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave; 11 federal holidays; a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule; and opportunities to earn referral benefits or bank hours where contract terms allow.

Disclaimer:
The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate’s background and alignment with the role. This range is subject to change and should be considered a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.