Database Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Database Engineer with an Active Secret Clearance to join our team in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

This position is 100% work from home.

Job Duties:

• Managing the entire lifecycle of Microsoft SQL Server from install, required updates, to maintenance (performance monitoring, security, backups, ongoing maintenance).
  • Database design, implementation, and maintenance: DBAs help design, implement, and maintain MS SQL instances and databases.
  • Support customers with specific requirements and support.
• Daily monitoring of database backups and alerts with use of tools like SSMS.
  • Create and maintain database backups.
  • Restoring databases as needed.
  • Investigate and resolve security alerts.
• Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
  • Implementation of guides for new instances and databases.
  • Regular auditing to ensure adherence to guides.
  • Application of updated guides as needed.
• Creating and updating database documentation.
  • Updating existing configuration documentation.
  • Generating updated database dictionaries.
  • Updating system documentation relating to database installation and maintenance.
• Provide support to development teams in database-related matters.
  • Work with developers in implementing engineering change proposals (ECPs) relating to database to include but not limited to: Stored Procedure development, Table design, complex query design and optimization.
• Automate recurring database tasks.
• Implement and oversee database security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Monitor database performance and make adjustments as necessary to ensure optimal system efficiency.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree and five (5) year of relevant experience; Masters and three (3) years of relevant experience; 4 years of additional experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Security Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance (US Citizenship required).

Required Skills:

• Expert degree of experience in SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL programming and scripting is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
• Familiarity with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS).
• Knowledge of Windows Server environments.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot database-related CPU, memory, I/O, disk space, and other resource contention issues.
• Full understanding of the flow down of Interface Design Documents to Database Data Definitions.
• Self-reliant to learn and understand new technologies and new features of existing technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.