Cornerstone Defense
Database Engineer V with Security Clearance
Cornerstone Defense, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080
Database Engineer V with Security Clearance
Location: Richardson, TX | Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly
Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000
Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. We prioritize our employees’ work/life experience while providing end‑to‑end solutions to combat complex, secure challenges.
Job Responsibilities
Identify and understand customer needs and apply solid knowledge of database principles to translate those needs into 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 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, communicate concepts and ideas clearly, and apply problem‑solving and analytical skills.
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of start.
Basic Qualifications
Typical requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of database engineering experience.
Five (5) years of experience performing relational data modeling with Oracle and PostgreSQL.
Eight (8) years of experience with Oracle SQL/PLSQL and PostgreSQL SQL/plpgsql.
Experience with bash scripting and Python.
Experience working with systems and software engineers to design, implement, and modify backend databases.
Strong Linux command‑line skills for database administration and deployment automation.
Active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
Existing Security+ certification (or higher).
Experience using AWS RDS for Oracle and AWS Aurora PostgreSQL.
Experience with NoSQL database products such as MongoDB and DynamoDB.
Data architecture experience for critical design decisions.
Experience troubleshooting database issues such as disaster recovery, replication, backups, and performance.
Strong SQL tuning experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL.
Experience with database security controls, audit & compliance requirements.
Experience virtualizing or containerizing databases.
Experience automating routine tasks.
Experience using Oracle Spatial or PostgreSQL PostGIS.
Experience with git source control, Atlassian Jira and Confluence.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
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Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. We prioritize our employees’ work/life experience while providing end‑to‑end solutions to combat complex, secure challenges.
Job Responsibilities
Identify and understand customer needs and apply solid knowledge of database principles to translate those needs into 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 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, communicate concepts and ideas clearly, and apply problem‑solving and analytical skills.
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of start.
Basic Qualifications
Typical requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of database engineering experience.
Five (5) years of experience performing relational data modeling with Oracle and PostgreSQL.
Eight (8) years of experience with Oracle SQL/PLSQL and PostgreSQL SQL/plpgsql.
Experience with bash scripting and Python.
Experience working with systems and software engineers to design, implement, and modify backend databases.
Strong Linux command‑line skills for database administration and deployment automation.
Active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
Existing Security+ certification (or higher).
Experience using AWS RDS for Oracle and AWS Aurora PostgreSQL.
Experience with NoSQL database products such as MongoDB and DynamoDB.
Data architecture experience for critical design decisions.
Experience troubleshooting database issues such as disaster recovery, replication, backups, and performance.
Strong SQL tuning experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL.
Experience with database security controls, audit & compliance requirements.
Experience virtualizing or containerizing databases.
Experience automating routine tasks.
Experience using Oracle Spatial or PostgreSQL PostGIS.
Experience with git source control, Atlassian Jira and Confluence.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Information Services
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