Peraton

Database Engineer

Peraton  •  $112k - $179k/yr  •  Huntsville, AL (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities

At Peraton, we develop cutting-edge technology that preserves freedom and advances human discovery. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to remain at the forefront of technological innovation. Our employees are not only part of history — they’re making history.

Peraton’s Space & Intelligence Sector is seeking a highly motivated Senior Database Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This role supports a critical intelligence analysis platform integrating multiple systems focused on weapon and emerging technology analysis and assessment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in database engineering, data management processes, and performance optimization while working directly with customers to deliver scalable, high-performing data solutions.

What You’ll Do

Database Engineering & Architecture

  • Develop and maintain modern, scalable database architectures
  • Support high-volume, multi-format data management services using a data-first approach
  • Design and implement efficient storage, indexing, and data access strategies
  • Perform continuous database performance tuning and optimization

Data Management & Integration

  • Design and implement indexing and data cleansing strategies for ingested datasets
  • Maintain large-scale data management solutions and enterprise data environments
  • Update data enterprise architecture models and abstraction layers to support new data sources
  • Ensure data is well-structured, properly classified, and accessible through APIs

Customer & Mission Support

  • Collaborate directly with customers and end users to support iterative development efforts
  • Communicate progress related to data architecture, migration activities, entity resolution, and data quality improvements
  • Support deployment, maintenance, tuning, and enhancement of operational database systems

Location: This position in fully onsite in Huntsville, AL

Qualifications

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR
    • Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, OR
    • PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience
    • An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL, and database performance tuning
  • Experience installing application software in operational environments
  • Data modeling experience
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph

Desired Qualifications

  • Security+ and/or DoD IAT Level II certification
  • Familiarity with ArangoDB, MongoDB, and/or graph database technologies
  • Experience with:
    • Containerization technologies
    • API design and development
    • Data visualization tools
    • Social network analysis

Peraton Overview

Peraton 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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.

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About Peraton

At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.

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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
2017
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