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# Database Engineer V

- **Company:** Cornerstone Defense
- **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Databases, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Database Security, Database Storage Structures, Disaster Recovery, Amazon DynamoDB, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux Commands, MongoDB, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Oracle SQL Developer, PostGIS, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Oracle Spatial, Database Performance, Backend, Git, Oracle Designer, Amazon Relational Database Service, AWS Aurora, Deployment Automation, Physical Data Models, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9281202/database-engineer-v

## About the Role

* Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of Database Engineering experience.
 * Five (5) years of experience performing relational data modeling with Oracle and PostgreSQL Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
 * Eight (8) years of experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL and PostgreSQL SQL and pl/pgsql skills.
 * Experience with bash scripting and python.
 * Experience working with Systems and Software Engineers to design, implement, and modify backend databases to interact with applications.
 * Experience and strong Linux command line skills to perform database administration activities, deployment automation.
 * Active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly prior to start date. U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a clearance.
Preferred Quals:

 * Existing Security+ Certification (or higher).
 * Experience using AWS RDS for Oracle and AWS Aurora PostgreSQL database services.
 * Experience with NoSQL database products such as MongoDB and DynamoDB.
 * Data architecture experience for critical design decisions (such as the suitability of a product/technology for a given use case).
 * Experience troubleshooting database issues such as Disaster Recovery, replication & backups and other related issues.
 * Experience troubleshooting database performance issues.
 * Strong SQL tuning experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL.
 * Experience with database security controls and audit & compliance requirements.
 * Experience virtualizing or containerizing databases.
 * Experience with automating routine tasks.
 * Experience using Oracle Spatial and/or PostgreSQL PostGIS.
 * Experience using git source control.
 * Experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence.

## Description

* Identify and understand customer needs and apply sound, demonstrable understanding of database principles, theories, and concepts related to software engineering to translate those needs to viable design solutions.
 * Translate needs and design requirements into physical data models.
 * Analyze business requirements, RFCs, and technical specifications to identify data modeling impacts and design needs.
 * Collaborate with systems engineers, product owners, architects, and stakeholders to gather and validate data requirements.
 * Design new database structures (tables, indexes, constraints, views) and modify existing models to accommodate program needs.
 * Author and implement database data model changes (DDL) using database change control automation.
 * Work with developers on best practices for interacting with databases, writing and maintaining SQL statements.
 * Utilize data modeling tools such as Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler, Oracle Designer, and others.
 * Demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas clearly.
 * Use proven problem solving and analytical skills.
 * Work in an Agile/Scrum environment.
 * Obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of start.