Database Engineer with Security Clearance - Gridiron IT Solutions : Job Details

Senior Database Engineer Location: Huntsville, ALWork Type: OnsiteRemote Work: NoJob DescriptionEver-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence means that there's more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a Data Engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when it's gathered from disparate sources. We need an experienced data engineer like you to help our clients find answers in their data to impact important missions—from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence. As a Data Engineer with us, you'll help build advanced technology solutions and implement data engineering activities on some of the most mission-driven projects in the industry. You'll deploy and develop pipelines and platforms that organize and make disparate data meaningful. Here, you'll work with and guide a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, data engineers, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, agile environment. You'll use your experience in analytical exploration and data examination while you manage the assessment, design, building, and maintenance of scalable platforms for your clients. QualificationsExperience using Shell and Python scripting, Terraform, and Ansible for automationExperience with infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools like Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes for seamless PostgreSQL deployment and managementExperience in deploying and managing PostgreSQL databases on cloud platforms like AWSKnowledge of database design principles, query optimization, index management, integrity checks, statistics, and isolation levelsAbility to work in a complex enterprise environment and determine the best solution required for business and customer needsAbility to manage tasks and projects independently with minimal guidance and directionAbility to independently research, design, document, and implement new database servicesTop Secret clearanceBachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience as a database engineer of a large volume enterprise system or 14+ years of experience as a database engineer of a large volume enterprise system in lieu of a degreeAdditional QualificationsExperience in the implementation of SQL optimization workflowExperience in the development or tuning of advanced PostgreSQL monitoring setups, either from scratch or existing componentsExperience with Oracle or SQL Server scalability and performance optimizationExperience working with logical decoding and replicationExperience working in an Agile environmentTS/SCI clearance with a polygraphClearance:?Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required. Compensation and BenefitsSalary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.