{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"87a00b21ffc6a85bfdf8e1de","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/87a00b21ffc6a85bfdf8e1de","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/87a00b21ffc6a85bfdf8e1de","title":"Database Engineer – Senior Level (PostgreSQL/MongoDB/Oracle)","description":"About Peraton\n\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\n\nProgram Overview\nImproves sustainment efforts for new enhancements and capabilities while maintaining operational applications and their authority to operate. Program supports research, development, testing, and evaluation based on customer requirements and agile processes, while assisting with intelligence missions and global integration efforts.\nAbout The Role\n\nWe are seeking a hands-on Senior Database Engineer to support the design, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of mission-critical database systems. This role emphasizes expertise in PostgreSQL and demonstrated experience with MongoDB and/or Oracle database systems.\n\nThe ideal candidate will possess strong database engineering skills, including database design, performance tuning, PL/SQL and PL/pgSQL development, and operational support, with additional experience in database migrations and modernization efforts. The candidate must excel in high-pressure, secure environments, supporting database performance, reliability, scalability, and security.\n\nNote: This is a database engineering-focused role and not an ETL or data engineering role.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nAs a Senior Database Engineer, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:\n\nDatabase Design & Development:\nDesigning, developing, analyzing, and optimizing database systems (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle).\nPerforming database modeling, relational database architecture, metadata, repository creation, and schema management.\nDesigning and implementing complex database structures such as tables, indices, triggers, stored procedures, and schemas.\nDatabase Tuning & Maintenance:\nPerforming advanced performance tuning, query optimization, and high-reliability configurations.\nConducting database monitoring and troubleshooting to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.\nOperational Support:\nDeveloping and supporting PostgreSQL databases using SQL, PL/pgSQL, or procedural database languages like PL/SQL.\nSupporting database replication, backup, recovery, continuity solutions, and disaster recovery.\nImplementing and managing database upgrades, migrations, and modernization efforts.\nDeveloping and documenting system requirements, source analysis, and process analysis throughout the database lifecycle.\nSecurity:\nImplementing Row-Level Security, database encryption, and STIG hardening to enhance compliance.\nPreparing for and supporting security and compliance audits in line with organizational and government requirements.\nTechnological Integration & Collaboration:\nCollaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment, working closely with developers, testers, system engineers, and mission stakeholders.\nParticipating in Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration activities or integrating MongoDB into cross-domain systems.\nSupporting CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Artifactory.\nEvaluating and recommending technology components, including software, hardware, networking, and database management capabilities.\nMonitoring & Automation:\nImplementing automated database testing using tools like Selenium or Robot Framework.\nUtilizing tools like AppDynamics or other monitoring platforms for real-time database performance oversight.\nAWS Cloud Expertise:\nWorking with AWS services (e.g., Amazon RDS) to manage, monitor, and optimize cloud-hosted database environments.\nQualifications\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nTo qualify for this position, candidates must have the following:\n\nEducation & Clearance:\nBachelor’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 12 or more years of relevant experience; Master’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 10 or more years of relevant experience; or Ph.D. with 8 or more years of relevant experience will also be considered. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\nActive TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph.\nCertifications:\nSecurity+ or another IAT II/III level certification.\nTechnical Expertise:\nStrong expertise in PostgreSQL, including SQL and PL/pgSQL, as well as database design (tables, indices, schemas, triggers, stored procedures).\nHands-on experience with either MongoDB or Oracle Database.\nAdvanced troubleshooting skills, database performance analysis and optimization.\nDatabase migration experience (Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migrations are strongly desired).\nAbility to work full-time in a SCIF environment, with flexibility for travel as needed.\nSoft Skills:\nAbility to work in a fast-paced Agile environment collaboratively with diverse technical teams.\nStrong technical communication and problem-solving abilities.\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nThe best candidates will bring experience in some of the following:\n\nFamiliarity with cross-domain systems and/or implementing Row-Level Security.\nCI/CD practices with exposure to tools like Jenkins, Git, and Artifactory.\nMonitoring experience with tools such as AppDynamics or similar.\nExpertise with database upgrades and modernization efforts, particularly migrating legacy Oracle systems to PostgreSQL.\nAWS experience—such as configuring and optimizing Amazon RDS databases or other AWS cloud services.\nExperience with STIG hardening of databases or compliance auditing for secure environments.\nAutomated testing tools like Selenium or Robot Framework.\nDetails\n\nTarget Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.\n\nBenefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.\n\nApplication Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.\n\nEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.","company":"Peraton","rawCompany":"peraton","city":"East Andover","state":"NH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-31T09:54:16.182Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Database Engineer – Senior Level (PostgreSQL/MongoDB/Oracle)","description":"About Peraton\n\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\n\nProgram Overview\nImproves sustainment efforts for new enhancements and capabilities while maintaining operational applications and their authority to operate. Program supports research, development, testing, and evaluation based on customer requirements and agile processes, while assisting with intelligence missions and global integration efforts.\nAbout The Role\n\nWe are seeking a hands-on Senior Database Engineer to support the design, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of mission-critical database systems. This role emphasizes expertise in PostgreSQL and demonstrated experience with MongoDB and/or Oracle database systems.\n\nThe ideal candidate will possess strong database engineering skills, including database design, performance tuning, PL/SQL and PL/pgSQL development, and operational support, with additional experience in database migrations and modernization efforts. The candidate must excel in high-pressure, secure environments, supporting database performance, reliability, scalability, and security.\n\nNote: This is a database engineering-focused role and not an ETL or data engineering role.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nAs a Senior Database Engineer, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:\n\nDatabase Design & Development:\nDesigning, developing, analyzing, and optimizing database systems (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle).\nPerforming database modeling, relational database architecture, metadata, repository creation, and schema management.\nDesigning and implementing complex database structures such as tables, indices, triggers, stored procedures, and schemas.\nDatabase Tuning & Maintenance:\nPerforming advanced performance tuning, query optimization, and high-reliability configurations.\nConducting database monitoring and troubleshooting to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.\nOperational Support:\nDeveloping and supporting PostgreSQL databases using SQL, PL/pgSQL, or procedural database languages like PL/SQL.\nSupporting database replication, backup, recovery, continuity solutions, and disaster recovery.\nImplementing and managing database upgrades, migrations, and modernization efforts.\nDeveloping and documenting system requirements, source analysis, and process analysis throughout the database lifecycle.\nSecurity:\nImplementing Row-Level Security, database encryption, and STIG hardening to enhance compliance.\nPreparing for and supporting security and compliance audits in line with organizational and government requirements.\nTechnological Integration & Collaboration:\nCollaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment, working closely with developers, testers, system engineers, and mission stakeholders.\nParticipating in Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration activities or integrating MongoDB into cross-domain systems.\nSupporting CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Artifactory.\nEvaluating and recommending technology components, including software, hardware, networking, and database management capabilities.\nMonitoring & Automation:\nImplementing automated database testing using tools like Selenium or Robot Framework.\nUtilizing tools like AppDynamics or other monitoring platforms for real-time database performance oversight.\nAWS Cloud Expertise:\nWorking with AWS services (e.g., Amazon RDS) to manage, monitor, and optimize cloud-hosted database environments.\nQualifications\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nTo qualify for this position, candidates must have the following:\n\nEducation & Clearance:\nBachelor’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 12 or more years of relevant experience; Master’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 10 or more years of relevant experience; or Ph.D. with 8 or more years of relevant experience will also be considered. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\nActive TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph.\nCertifications:\nSecurity+ or another IAT II/III level certification.\nTechnical Expertise:\nStrong expertise in PostgreSQL, including SQL and PL/pgSQL, as well as database design (tables, indices, schemas, triggers, stored procedures).\nHands-on experience with either MongoDB or Oracle Database.\nAdvanced troubleshooting skills, database performance analysis and optimization.\nDatabase migration experience (Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migrations are strongly desired).\nAbility to work full-time in a SCIF environment, with flexibility for travel as needed.\nSoft Skills:\nAbility to work in a fast-paced Agile environment collaboratively with diverse technical teams.\nStrong technical communication and problem-solving abilities.\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nThe best candidates will bring experience in some of the following:\n\nFamiliarity with cross-domain systems and/or implementing Row-Level Security.\nCI/CD practices with exposure to tools like Jenkins, Git, and Artifactory.\nMonitoring experience with tools such as AppDynamics or similar.\nExpertise with database upgrades and modernization efforts, particularly migrating legacy Oracle systems to PostgreSQL.\nAWS experience—such as configuring and optimizing Amazon RDS databases or other AWS cloud services.\nExperience with STIG hardening of databases or compliance auditing for secure environments.\nAutomated testing tools like Selenium or Robot Framework.\nDetails\n\nTarget Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.\n\nBenefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.\n\nApplication Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. 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