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Database Engineering, Associate

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Suffolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a Database Engineering Associate.

Responsibilities include:

  • Analyzes business procedures and problems to design, implement, and refine accurate, secure, and efficient logical and physical databases in alignment with database design standards.
  • Installs, configures, and maintains SQL Server databases, ensuring continual care and peak performance.
  • Monitors and optimizes database performance by troubleshooting bottlenecks and query issues.
  • Identifies and resolves production and application development problems related to the database management system. Implements and manages comprehensive backup, recovery, and replication processes to protect company data resources against unauthorized access and destruction.
  • Develops and maintains data models and documentation for the data dictionary, including data type, structure, and intended use.
  • Confers with project teams and organizational units to ascertain specific output requirements and defines logical and mathematical operations.
  • Plans and prepares technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals related to operational systems.
  • Manages individual projects, including customer communications, while also working effectively as part of a larger team.

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • 0 years with BS/BA; 4 years experience with no degree

Details

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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

Salary : $66,000 - $106,000

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