Database Engineer

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Washington, DC, United States
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Backup Devices Cloud Computing Cloud Database Databases Data Integration Data Integrity Extract Transform Load (ETL) Interoperability PostgreSQL NoSQL Operational Databases Oracle Rac
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Recovery Manager (RMAN) Runbook SQL Databases Software Vulnerability Management Enterprise Data Management Cloud Platform System Indexer Database Migration Information Technology Tools for Reporting

Job description

We are seeking a Database Engineer to administer and engineer production and non-production database platforms that underpin FAA enterprise data, applications, portals, analytics, and reporting services. This role supports the FAA Chief Data Office (CDO) Enterprise Information & Data Integration Program and works with cross-functional technical and mission teams to deliver secure, reliable, and well-documented outcomes., * Administer Oracle RAC and cloud-based PostgreSQL/Aurora database environments supporting mission-critical FAA workloads.

  • Maintain database availability, performance, capacity, schemas, access controls, backups, recovery, patching, upgrades, replication, and high-availability configurations.
  • Use RMAN and approved operational tooling to protect data, validate recoverability, and sustain production and non-production environments.
  • Monitor platform health, review logs and metrics, diagnose incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and tune SQL, storage, indexing, and database configurations.
  • Support EDR, ADX, FAA1, PURE, and EDP operations, release cycles, platform modernization, database migrations, and transitions from proprietary platforms to cloud and NoSQL/SQL architectures.
  • Maintain data dictionaries, technical documentation, SOPs, runbooks, architecture artifacts, schedules, and evidence supporting FAA security and privacy assessments.
  • Participate in vulnerability remediation, configuration reviews, annual assessments, and continuous-monitoring activities.
  • Coordinate with application developers, ETL engineers, platform engineers, security teams, and product owners to preserve data integrity and system interoperability.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • This position is remote, candidate must reside in one of the following states: AL, AZ, DC, FL, GA, ID, MD, MS, NJ, NC, OK, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV
  • Occasional travel may be required. Candidates should be able to attend meetings at FAA facilities and other locations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) as required., * Bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
  • Minimum 4 years of demonstrable database administration and/or engineering experience in an enterprise environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform work closely related to the assigned tasks and work products.
  • Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work with sensitive, confidential, or regulated information and follow FAA and federal policies and procedures.
  • Ability to use FAA-issued accounts and Government-designated collaboration and task-tracking systems as required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • FAA or federal database operations experience.
  • Experience supporting regulated, high-availability production environments.
  • Experience with cloud database modernization, NoSQL platforms, automation, and enterprise data warehouses.

About the company

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi’s firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company’s success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply., At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

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