Application Engineer, Jr. (Cleared)

Full-time - Entry Level

Tampa, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Jr. Application Engineer position at IT Concepts, Inc. involves supporting a DOD SOCOM opportunity by designing and developing methods to analyze data, integrating cloud-based solutions, and ensuring database security compliance. The role emphasizes innovation and collaboration within a team dedicated to delivering technology solutions for government clients.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops methods, processes, and systems to consolidate and analyze structured and unstructured data sources.
• Develops and uses advanced software programs, algorithms, querying and automated processes to cleanse, integrate and evaluate datasets and models complex business problems.
• Facilitates the integration of cloud-based data solutions to promote scalability and enhance efficiency, optimizes data processing workflows, and resolves data-related issues.
• Integrates new project data sources with the current USSOCOM data classification and protection tools and platforms, supports appropriate data tagging for data used in all projects, assists in implementing data loss prevention measures.
• Implements and monitors database security measures, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards, including encryption, access control, and audit trails.
• Monitors the performance of databases, identifying and resolving issues related to query efficiency, data integrity, and system responsiveness.
• Manages data migrations, upgrades, and patch installations for database systems, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and full functionality.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree and 3 - 10 years of relevant experience.
• Associate's Degree plus 4 years work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
• 6 years work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in database design, management, and optimization for relational and non-relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of DoD-specific cybersecurity standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to monitor, analyze, and optimize database performance through query optimization, indexing, and load balancing techniques.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining backup strategies and disaster recovery plans, including automated backups, redundancy, and failover solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work with Teams, but self-motivated to complete projects on your own.
• Ability to work fully on-site with minimal accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.
• Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.
• Flexibility for professional growth and networking opportunities.
• Fun activities including happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations.