Database Engineer IV

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a highly motivated Database Engineer IV to partner with stakeholders and collaborate with mission owners to build efficient, reliable, and scalable database solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in database engineering, data visualization, and programming tools to develop and support mission-aligned initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, manage, and optimize robust database systems to support high-priority mission needs.
• Design and maintain data pipelines for large-scale data ingestion and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve database performance and schema design.
• Leverage Apache, Hadoop, SAS, and Tableau in data analytics and engineering efforts.
• Maintain and enhance databases for real-time analytics and visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Kibana, PowerBI, and Grafana.
• Develop tools and applications with programming languages like Python, R, C++, and SQL.
• Ensure data integrity, compliance, and adherence to Peraton policies and standards.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 6+ years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph
• Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active (DoD 8570 compliance)
• Experience with database management and analytics platforms, including SQL and cloud platforms.
• Advanced programming knowledge and expertise in tools like Apache and Hadoop.
• Proficiency with visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or Kibana.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience working in government contracting, especially in database development for federal agencies.
• Familiarity with NRO data management or Authorization to Operate Processes (ATO).

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.