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The Principal Database Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. We run a complex, multi-platform environment, and we need someone who understands the nuances of several different database flavors-specifically Oracle, DB2, Cassandra, MongoDB, and SQL systems.\nYou will be the technical point person.We have DBAs who are deep subject-matter experts in specific platforms, but your role is to see the big picture, jump into any of these environments when needed, and make sure everything is working together securely and efficiently.\n\nYou will also bridge the gap between our database team, developers, and administrators to figure out exactly what kind of data solutions we need to build.\nSince we are moving toward modern infrastructure, you will also help guide how we run these databases in the cloud and within containers.\nThe successful candidate will:\nHave a habit of researching and testing new database technologies to see if they fit into our application lifecycle.\nHave excellent communication skills-you need to be able to sit down with developers and business owners to map out database requirements for new projects.\nResumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.\nBasic Requirements:\nMust have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experienceMay be reduced with completion of advanced education\n\nMust have 3, or more, years of directly related experience\nMust have hands-on experience installing, configuring, and maintaining multiple database platforms (must have working knowledge of Oracle, DB2, Cassandra, MongoDB, and SQL).\nMust have experience running databases in the cloud, specifically using AWS and Azure.\nMust have hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration, including Kubernetes and Docker.\nMust be able to act as a technical coordinator and mentor for a team of DBAs, guiding the technical direction without needing the formal \"Team Lead\" title.\nMust have a solid background in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimizing queries across different database types.\nMust have experience handling the fundamentals: setting up backup and disaster recovery strategies, managing capacity, and running audits.\nMust have a strong understanding of database security policies and how to enforce them across an enterprise network.\nMust have a current Security+ certification\nMust have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance\nDesired Requirements:\nHave advanced SQL query optimization skills.\nHave Oracle WebLogic experience (deploying, upgrading, patching, and troubleshooting).\nHave experience working on government or defense contracts (like the Missile Defense Agency), or similar highly regulated enterprise environments.\nThis position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.\nCompensation Details:\n$115,000 - $145,000The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\n\nEducational reimbursement\n\nParental leave\n\nEmployee stock purchase plan\n\nTax-saving options\n\nDisability and life insurance\n\nPet insurance\n\nNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.\nOriginal Posting:\n10/14/2026 - 10/22/2026Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.\nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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