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Database Engineer

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland Job ID: 2024-9124 Potential to Telecommute: No
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Overview

A 100% employee-owned and operated technology firm, Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Engineering & Transformation, Space Systems, Unmanned Systems, Flight Test Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, Cybersecurity, and DevOps for advanced defense and intelligence special programs. MTSI delivers first-choice capabilities to solve problems of global importance. We are proud of our proven track record of outstanding service and customer satisfaction.

We work hard to protect our reputation by providing quality technical and programmatic work and employing ethical, honest, and fair business practices. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

  • Full Time
  • Level: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Success Profile

What makes a successful candidate? See if you have what it takes.

When you join our engineering team, you'll collaborate on some of the most advanced development programs for our Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence customers. Together as a team, you will typically work on-site with our government customers to go above and beyond to deliver effective solutions. Come and join a 100% employee-owned workplace that encourages you to take control of your career success.

  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Creative
  • Curious
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Versatile

Our Culture

Since 1993, co-founders have collaborated to put employees first and make our customers successful. When you work at a 100% employee-owned company, you're empowered to think and act like an owner. Whether you're interested in learning new skills or taking your career to the next level, we put our employees first so we can help make your professional goals happen. We believe that by investing in our people, we're investing in our company's future.

PLAN BENEFITS

  • Additional source of substantial retirement
    income
  • Employees share in ownership of MTSI without any personal contribution or
    investment
  • Our ESOP is the best way to ensure we
    maintain an enduring company
  • Participants receive both allocations of the annual company contributions and growth in account value as the shares of stock may appreciate

I take pride in watching the contribution
that our people have made toward national priorities.

Phil Soucy
Chairman of the Board
and Co-founder

Own your environment

See what it means to lead the nation’s defense and security.

Benefits

At MTSI, we want our employees to live their best lives – personally and professionally. That’s why we offer employee-driven, industry-leading benefits and compensation, so you can explore and pursue passions. Most full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Responsibilities

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking multiple skill levels of Database Engineers to join our team in the Ft Meade, MD area in support of a government organization essential to U.S. national security.  You will provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis.  An active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph is required.  

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

  • Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  
  • Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
  • 100% Employee Ownership: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
  • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
    • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
    • Flexible schedules
    • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
    • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
    • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
    • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
    • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
    • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  • Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit: www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

As a Database Engineer with MTSI you will be responsible for providing technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis.  Develops relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software. Projects
long-range requirements for database administration and design. Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and
domain controls. The DBE works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle-requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Develops requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems). Assist with recommendations for, and analysis
and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable document by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file; and
builds complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies  This position will be in located in the Ft. Meade, MD area.  An active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph is required.  

Your essential job functions will include but will not be limited to:

Skill Level 1 (0 years of relevant work experience)

  • Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities.
  • Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts.
  • Support the development of long and short term requirements for database administration and design.

Skill Level 2 (3+ years of relevant work experience)

  • Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities.
  • Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts.
  • Support the development of long and short term requirements for database administration and design.
  • Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
  • Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file.
  • Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.

Skill Level 3 (5+ years of relevant work experience

  • Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities.
  • Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts. 
  • Support the development of long and short term requirements for database administration and design. 
  • Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
  • Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file.
  • Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
  • Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
  • Lead development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
  • Develop requirement recommendations from a project’s inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e. simple to complex systems). 
  • Develop a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls.

Qualifications:

  • 0-5+ years of relevant work experience as a Database Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong customer service skills; being able to work with personnel across multiple disciplines of the organization.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Ability to work well independently or as a team member.

Qualifications Desired:

  • Experience using tools like Python and SQL. 
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms like; Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS GovCloud.
  • Experience with ETL frameworks.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degrees in computer science, computer programming, engineering or relevant technical or analytics discipline.
  • 5+ years of Database Engineer experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Certifications Requirements:

  • Any Data Engineer certification, (Desired).

Clearance Requirements:

  • TS/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph with eligibility for Full Scope Polygraph.
  • Active Full Scope Polygraph, (Desired).
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Travel Requirements:

  • N/A.

For additional company information, please visit: www.mtsi-va.com

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MTSI maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, the opportunity to be an employee-owner, and challenging work assignments with significant opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities at MTSI, you must complete an online application.

EEO Statement: MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with MTSI and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to jobs@mtsi-va.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.

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