DATABASE ENGINEER

Job Requisition Number: 76390
Category: Information Systems - Database
Primary Location: Hanover, MD, US
Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Clearance Status: Must be Current
Schedule: Full Time
Type of Travel:
Percent of Travel Required: None

Description:

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Defines and oversees database organizations, standards, controls, procedures, and documentation. Provides experienced technical consulting in the definition, design, and creation of a database environment. Designs and implements databases with respect to access methods, access time, batch processes, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods. Serves as a team leader and as a team member, and works to maintain a positive environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Designs, implements and maintains moderately complex databases, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation and statistical methods. Develops and maintains expertise in use of automated tools for database design and implementation. Leads the design and maintenance of logical and physical data models (relational & dimensional), data dictionary and database volumetrics. Advises applications development staff and users on database solutions to business problems, data architectures, data base management system facilities and capabilities, and the operation and tuning of databases.
Defines file organization, indexing methods, and security procedures for specific user applications. Maintains database dictionaries, monitors standards and procedures and integration of systems through database design. Maintains accurate and up-to-date knowledge of database information and requirements for maximizing database potential. Ensures that databases are designed to meet requirements at the lowest possible costs. Assures the timely completion of the database projects and estimated costs. Provides assistance to various clients as required for database design, implementation, and troubleshooting. Maintains standards and documentation. Assists senior database analyst staff in the identification and resolution of production and/or applications. Monitors the system's development activities as they relate to the database development effort.
Assists in analysis and design activities associated with the development and maintenance of the database. Provides team leadership to less experienced staff.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires bachelor's degree or equivalent, and seven to nine years of related experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face to face. Some travel may be required.

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.