Database Storage Engineer

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Database Storage Engineer
Northrop Grumman Information Systems sector is seeking a Database Storage Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Pensacola, FL. Put your years of experience into a future of excellence... The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Cyber Solutions Division supporting a federal customer. Essential Job Functions - Monitors database activity and file usage, and ensures necessary resources are present so that databases function properly by removing or deleting old or obsolete files. Develops complex data retrieval queries and optimizes data queries within programs for performance and maintainability. Determines data to collect and analyzes information as appropriate. - Analyzes and determines informational needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, proposed manipulation, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities for complex databases. Recommends and implements course of action based on analyses. - Defines logical attributes and inter-relationships and designs complex data structures to accommodate database production, storage, maintenance and accessibility to enhance performance. - Tests designed applications utilizing database management software and/or general programming software to enhance performance. Determines test's) to use and collects appropriate data as has been established. - Installs, implements and supports complex systems within user base; creates and updates database installation instructions and design changes for client use. - Monitors and coordinates installation and upgrades of hardware and software as necessary to enhance database performance. Researches various hardware and software products; recommends solution and implements approved products. - Provides work guidance and leadership to less experienced personnel. Acts as technical project leader on assigned projects. - Utilizes standard corporate tools to record change and problem activities for tracking purposes.
Qualifications
Qualifications- External Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience- Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred- Four or more years of experience in database design or maintenance- Experience working with software installation/upgrading procedures- Experience working with file and system maintenance procedures- Experience working with database creation techniques and database management systems (DBMS)- Experience working with performance modeling and benchmarking skills and relational databases Other Qualifications- Must have a Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance- Good analytical and problem solving skills- Good programming skills for database management and general software- Good communication skills for providing documentation to support personnel, customers, and managers- Good leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel- Ability to work in a team environment- Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action- Willingness to travel
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Shift:
1st Shift
Relocation Assistance:
United States-Florida-Pensacola
Number of Openings:
1
US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes
Business Sector:
Information Systems
Clearance:
Secret

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