EngineerScientist II (Database Administrator)

SUMMARY

Supports the ongoing development of new features testing documentation and service of existing functionality for Reachback Engineer Data integration (REDi) and other applications critical to the USACE Reachback Operations Center (UROC) mission. Provides analysis and problem resolution of communications systems mechanisms and architectures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support development of specifications and technical documentation such as system design documentation to support development efforts.
• Work with users to identify and resolve application issues by corrective actions.
• Design develop test and deploy the external web application front- end using modern web technologies.
• Participate in code and peer reviews backlog refinement demo sprint planning and daily standup meetings.
• SQL Server database administration performance monitoring and hardware/software.
• Create data graphing tools to generate time series plots of data including dynamic range and scale capabilities.
• Use data from project databases to create graphical project summaries construction status reports and other project tracking tools.
• Conduct system wide technical needs analysis as well as researching analyzing and evaluating existing systems infrastructure for performance and compliance.
• Create new site lists and document libraries needed for storing data within the SharePoint Architecture for managing new project data and attachments.
• Review and identify gaps and variances in the architecture design and implementation of system components across a complex enterprise-wide architecture.
• Create Standard Operating Procedure documentation for designs and implementation strategies of new hardware and software deployments. Address requirements for maintaining system security and completing Certification and Accreditation documentation for approval.
• Install configure and maintain network services and equipment to include switches load balancers and Firewalls.
• Manage all system back-ups and restore protocols to include front end back-ups.
• Design implement and manage storage area network environments utilizing medium and enterprise level storage solutions.
• Provide network hardware and software upgrades as needed.
• Prepare monthly reports summarizing performance toward objectives.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in an applicable lieu of degree relevant work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Minimum of five (5) years professional engineering and scientific experience in design development documentation and operation of computer systems software and databases employing specialized database development tools for application to ERDC systems.
• Must have or able to obtain CompTIA Security Plus certification.
• Knowledge of database design (best practices and standards)
• Experience in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units.
• Experience with database security/encryption
• Experience with extracting and/or loading data (SSRS SSIS)
• Functional knowledge or hands on design experience with Web Services
• Experience with DevOps platform working closely with developers IT security experts and product managers to improve the overall developer experience.
• Familiar with a variety of the concepts practices and procedures within a projects technical field.
• Experience with some or all the following front-end technologies
  • HTML/XHTML and CSS/SCSS
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Angular
  • SharePoint
• Experience with some or all the following back-end technologies
  • C#/.NET
  • Python
  • NodeJS
• Knowledge of current modeling and simulation principles techniques processes regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of software acquisition management software development methodologies and software engineering processes.
• Expertise in applying current and evolving engineering technologies.
• Ability to provide technical advice on the conceptual design of simulators training and instrumentation systems required to support complex equipment or systems.
• Ability to execute complex multi-faceted projects within established financial and time constraints.
• Working knowledge of all phases of computer system design and computer software acquisition management.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications and networking standards architectures protocols and systems as it applies to training devices simulation simulators and instrumentation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of software architecture and object modeling domain engineering and software engineering processes as it applies to training/testing devices simulations simulators and instrumentation.
• Comprehensive knowledge in software quality assurance and SCM as applied to the software life cycle development process.
• Ability to understand user requirements develop effective solutions solve end users needs
• Must have or able to obtain a valid secret security clearance. (U.S. citizenship required).
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Ability to understand user requirements develop effective solutions solve end users needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks successfully.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Proven ability to exercise mature judgment specifically in recognizing and respecting the confidential nature of corporate and personnel matters.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

Up to 25% of travel within the continental US.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to attain a valid state drivers license and be insurable on the companys automobile insurance policy. Driving with or without accommodation may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a hybrid setting. Employee will work remotely and in an office setting. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of people in differing functions personalities and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time using hands/fingers handling reaching with hands and arms talking hearing seeing and occasional walking or standing bending kneeling stooping crouching and lifting boxes weighing up to 30 pounds. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. It is Katmais business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position all applicants must apply on the company websitehttps:// are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race colorreligion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin disability status protected veteran status marital status familial status or any other characteristic protected by ://

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).