DATABASE ENGINEER
All levels of Database Engineer will have one or more of the responsibilities listed below, depending upon the specifics required for each position. Each level may have additional education, skill and/or experience requirements.
The Database Engineer provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis. Develops relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
Projects long-range requirements for database administration and design. Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls.
The Database Engineer works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle-requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Develops requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems). Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts.
Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable document by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file; and builds complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
DESIRED SKILLS:
DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
Cloudera Certified Professional (CCP): Data Scientist
CCDH: Cloudera Certified Developer for Apache Hadoop
CCAH: Cloudera Certified Administrator for Apache Hadoop
CCSHB: Cloudera Certified Specialist in Apache HBase
CSSLP Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
Database specific certifications as appropriate to the position
DODI 8570.1 Compliance at IAT Level I certification highly desired.
DB01: Database Engineer – I
No demonstrated experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics OR related field. [Four (4) years of experience may be substituted for a degree.]
DB02: Database Engineer – II
Two (2) or more years of database engineering experience required. [A Master’s degree in a related discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience]
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics OR related field. [Four (4) years of experience (for a total of six (6) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros,
Updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file.
Assists in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
Assists in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development
DB03: Database Engineer – Senior I
Four (4) or more years of database engineering experience required. [A Master’s degree in a related discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience]
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics OR related field [Six (6) years of experience (for a total of ten (10) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads the development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
Leads the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
Develops requirement recommendations from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e. simple to complex systems)
DB04: Database Engineer – Senior II
Six (6) or more years of database engineering experience required. [A Master’s degree in a related discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience]
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics OR related field [Eight (8) years of experience (for a total of fourteen (14) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]
Master’s degree preferred.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
CERTIFICATIONS:
DODI 8570.1 Compliance at IAT Level I certification required.
DB05: Database Engineer – Principal I
Eight (8) or more years of database engineering experience required. [A Master’s degree in a related discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience]
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics OR related field. [Ten (10) years of experience (for a total of eighteen (18) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
CERTIFICATIONS:
DODI 8570.1 Compliance at IAT Level I certification required.
DB06: Database Engineer – Principal II
Ten (10) or more years of database engineering experience required. [A Master’s degree in a related discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience]
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics OR related field [Twelve (12) years of experience (for a total of twenty-two (22) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.]
Master’s degree preferred.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
CERTIFICATIONS: