Overview

Database Engineer Location: Arlington - Primarily Telework (must be able to work onsite at lest one day a week)Experience: 1 year of specialized experience Clearance: Top Secret 

As an ‘Database Engineer’ – join S2 Analytical Solutions and the customer to facilitate the mission of national security and humanitarian leadership by shaping information-driven decision-making with innovative IT solutions!

Job Overview: As a Database Engineer, you will play a vital role in designing and maintaining databases within the customer. Your responsibilities include optimizing database performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring efficient data storage. This position requires knowledge of best practices in database management and experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

Duties:

• Maintaining Existing Database:
  • Enhance the performance of existing database programs.
  • Collaborate with database development teams to design new programs that meet data storage needs.
  • Monitor databases and related systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Increasing Data Storage Capacity:
  • Write new support programs and scripts to expand data storage capacity.
  • Review database and user reports, as well as system information.
  • Perform debugging procedures and resolve conflicts.
• Mentoring and Documentation:
  • Provide technical support to database administrators.
  • Adhere to best practices for securely storing, backing up, and archiving data.
  • Document processes related to database design, configuration, and performance.
• Staying Current:
  • Keep abreast of developments and best practices in database engineering.
  • Continuously improve skills in database technologies and architecture.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in database engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Extensive experience with database technologies and architecture.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

S2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

S2 prohibits third-party solicitation from any recruiter or outside source regardless of the cause being represented.