Database Engineer (Dba)

What type of company is Helm Point?Helm Point Solutions is a growing woman-owned Cyber & Physical Security Contractor located in Columbia, Maryland.  We strive to make every employee belong, be heard and be successful in their career.  This includes listening to your needs, providing rewarding and challenging opportunities, and offering tools to succeed in your current role while preparing you for advancement.  We are looking for ambitious folks to join our team and who want to help our customers meet their mission needs. Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Database Engineer to join our dynamic team in support of critical intelligence community initiatives in Annapolis Junction, MD. As a Database Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex database solutions that underpin mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities:

1. Database Design and Development:

   • Design and develop robust, scalable, and high-performance database solutions tailored to the unique requirements of intelligence community projects.
   • Collaborate with system architects and developers to ensure seamless integration of databases into larger systems.

2. Data Modeling and Optimization:

   • Perform advanced data modeling to optimize database structures for performance, efficiency, and data integrity.
   • Implement and fine-tune indexing strategies to enhance query performance and overall system responsiveness.

3. Database Administration:

   • Conduct regular database performance monitoring and tuning to proactively address potential issues.
   • Manage database security, access controls, and backups to ensure data integrity and availability.

4. Troubleshooting and Support:

   • Provide expert-level support for database-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve challenges promptly.
   • Conduct root cause analysis for complex database problems and implement effective solutions.

5. Documentation:

   • Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
   • Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team through the creation of guides and training materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in Database Engineering.
• Proven expertise in database design, development, and administration, with a focus on performance optimization.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with various database management systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with Big Data technologies and NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

If you are a seasoned Database Engineer with a passion for working on cutting-edge projects in support of national security, we invite you to apply and contribute your skills to our mission. Join us in making a difference in the intelligence community's critical initiatives.