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Peraton Overview

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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Join our exceptional team at Peraton and bring your expertise as a SQL Database Engineer to contribute to a prestigious, worldwide national intelligence program. We are at the forefront of mission application design, development, engineering, and integration services for the U.S. Intelligence Community, and we're excited to welcome individuals like you who are ready to make a difference.

At Peraton, we are recognized leaders in Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Operations, and Engineering. We are committed to protecting and advancing our nation's interests. Here's why you should consider joining us:

Mission-Critical Work:

You'll be part of a team with over a decade of experience in developing and sustaining mission-critical applications that provide a crucial decision advantage to warfighters, defense planners, and policy makers.

Impactful Role:

Your contributions will directly support our nation's security interests, including warfighters and interagency partners, as we defend America's national security.

Professional Growth:

We invest in your growth and development, offering competitive compensation, challenging opportunities, and a clear path for career advancement.

Family-Focused Benefits:

We care about you and your family, offering paid benefits that demonstrate our commitment to your well-being.

Position Description:

As a Microsoft SQL Server Database Engineer, you will be responsible for a range of exciting tasks:

Perform database administration activities, including the installation and maintenance of database management software, and the design and implementation of predictive analysis.

Configure, provision, operate, and administer database management systems and related software, as well as backend storage server and hardware platforms.

Design, install, monitor, maintain, and fine-tune production databases while ensuring high data availability.

Contribute to the development and implementation of database policies and procedures to maintain data integrity and availability, including software updates.

Collaborate closely with the development, business, and operations teams to ensure the security and confidentiality of data.

Take ownership of the availability, reliability, and integrity of business data stored in production databases.

Additionally, please note that while you will be required to work full-time in a SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility), we offer flexible working hours to accommodate your needs.

If you're up for a challenge, eager to advance your career, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and ready to support our country's defense and intelligence missions, we invite you to start a conversation with us. Join Peraton, where your skills will be valued and your contributions will have a lasting impact on national security.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph adjudication or active TS with the ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph

Bachelor’s degree in a field of study applicable to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience. Additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

A minimum 8 years of experience with SQL Server database administration

Active Security+ (DoD 8570 Baseline certification for IAT Level 2)

Must be able to install, configure, and maintain database management systems according to the project requirements

Able to perform regular backups of all databases to ensure data integrity and availability

Able to implement and maintain database security measures, including user access control and encryption

Able to monitor database performance and optimize queries and indexes for improved efficiency

Able to handle database migrations and upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss; can troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly to minimize disruptions

Requires good communication skills to collaborate with other teams, such as application developers and system administrators, to ensure seamless integration and performance

Must have experience and knowledge in realm of DOD policies, best practices, and industry standards for database administration

Experience with implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)

Experience with Microsoft Windows Operating System Experience in upgrading major database instances

Ability to work closely with system admins and ISSO on application upgrades, documentation and STIG remediation

Desired Qualifications:

Ability to design, develop, and document technical solutions, standard operating procedures, and change requests.

Experience with capacity planning, utilization, and performance monitoring (Index, Table, Queries, and Stored procedures).

Familiar with writing SQL queries to generate system data reports, modify data as necessary, etc.

Experience in database design and development

Experience architecting, designing, developing, and managing databases using relational databases

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. 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 Statements 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

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