Sr Database Engineer

Description: PingWind is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Engineer to join our dynamic team. As Senior Database Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's database systems. This role requires expertise in database architecture, optimization, performance tuning, and data security.  

Location:  Fort Knox centric (REMOTE)

Required Clearance: TS

Required Education: Master’ s Degree in relevant field

Required Experience: Ten+ (10+) years of relevant experience

Responsibilities:

·        Develop and implement database schemas, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and other database objects using best practices and standards.

·        Expertise in relational database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

·        Proficiency in database design, SQL programming, performance tuning, and optimization techniques.

·        Experience with database clustering, replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.

·        Strong understanding of data security principles, access controls, encryption, and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

·        Familiarity with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred.

·        Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.

·        Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and vendors.

Requirements:

·        Design and architect database solutions to meet business requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.

·        Optimize database performance through indexing strategies, query optimization, database tuning, and hardware configuration.

·        Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions, such as clustering, replication, mirroring, and backup strategies.

·        Implement and enforce security measures to protect sensitive data, including access controls, encryption, and auditing, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

·        Monitor database health, diagnose performance issues, and perform routine maintenance tasks, such as backups, restores, and upgrades.

·        Assess database capacity requirements, plan for scalability, and recommend hardware and software upgrades as needed to support growth.

·        Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline database administration tasks, such as deployments, monitoring, and maintenance.

·        Create and maintain technical documentation, including database schemas, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures. Share knowledge and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CEH, Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Certifications:

 Security+

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.