Database Engineer

Peraton
Herndon, VA

Responsibilities

What you'll do:

The Database Engineer – Mid Level will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

  • Design, develop, build, analyze, evaluate, and install database management systems to include database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation and configuration management.
  • Use data mapping, data mining and data transformational analysis tools to design and develop databases.
  • Determines data storage and optimum storage requirements.
  • Prepare system requirements, source analysis and process analyses and design throughout the database implementation.
  • Evaluate, size, and select technology components, such as software, hardware, and networking capabilities, fordatabase management systems and application databases.
  • Write and tune SQL queries for performance and scalability.
  • Implement comprehensive backup and database replication solutions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Requires Bachelor's degree in related field of study with 8 or more years of experience or 6 to 8 years with MS/MA or 3 to 5years with PhD.
  • Additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph OR TS/SCI with ability to pass a polygraph
  • Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active
  • PostgreSQL
  • PL/pgSQL, PL/SQL or SQL
  • Database design and implementation (tables, indices, triggers, stored procedures)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills (performance analysis/improvements)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile environment
  • Full-time work in a SCIF is required, but hours are flexible
  • Some travel.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Understanding of or experience implementing Row Level Security and/or cross domain systems.
  • Jenkins, Git, Artifactory, CI/CD pipelines
  • AppDynamics
  • Experience with data migrations (Oracle to Postgres) and DB upgrades
  • Automated testing (Selenium, Robot Framework)
  • AWS experience (RDS)
  • STIG hardening
  • Scrum master or team lead

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Posted 2026-01-17

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