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/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vestingSemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack 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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