Database Engineer - (GC-2/3)

Legato, LLC recruiters ([email protected]) would love to speak with you regarding the following position: Database Engineer in Hanover, MD.
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Salary Range: $175,000-$205,000, depending on experience.
What You Will Do:

The Database Engineer will provide both engineering and administration support. There will be a focus on data optimization, dealing with large data sets, and seeking Oracle efficiencies. There will be an opportunity to optimize an Oracle system to operate at peak performance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will shape how massive and usual data types are processed, stored, and leveraged.

They will provide 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 DBE 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.

Our minimum requirements for this role:

• Experience with Oracle or PostgresSQL


• Experience in both database engineering and database administration


• Experience with data optimization, large data sets and organization of data.


• IAT Level 2 Certification required at start date


• At least five (5) years experience as a Database Engineer


• A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required. Five (5) years of equivalent experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree for a total of ten (10) years of experience

About Your New Company
Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees, aggressive compensation, and upward mobility possibilities.
We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits. A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave. Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.