Cleared Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer - Columbia

Bestgate is hiring a Systems Engineer to join an exciting mission centered around providing visualization and presentation services for the prototyping, development, and production of analytic tools. In this critical role, you will drive the successful migration of business data from legacy systems to a new, modernized platform. Working alongside a small, collaborative team, you will provide impactful contributions to a supportive customer by reverse engineering 40 existing databases to create a streamlined, universal model database. Your work will directly ensure that complex data can be sorted, found, and analyzed efficiently.

Required Skills:

• 20+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field (OR 25+ years  of experience without a degree).
• Proven experience with database design and data modeling.
• Strong proficiency utilizing SQL within relational database systems (e.g., Oracle, Postgres).
• Hands-on experience reverse engineering systems in both front-end and back-end capacities.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis and visualization.
• Expertise in data normalization, data cleansing, and data security best practices.

Desired Skills:

• Extensive experience working with Oracle.
• Knowledge and understanding of existing BM&A systems.

Location: Columbia

Bestgate Engineering is a leading software and systems engineering firm supporting military and government customers.

We are currently hiring Cleared Software Developers, CNO Engineers, Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Security Engineers.

At Bestgate, you'll work alongside some of the industry's most experienced software and systems engineers, tackling mission-critical challenges across cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded systems, data science, DevSecOps, and more. We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional support, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package focused on your well-being, career development, and work-life balance, including:

• Competitive Pay – Less frill for more in your base pay.
• Flexible PTO to fit your work/life needs + 11 holidays.
• 7% 401k Employer Gift – Vested immediately.
• 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families.
• Training/Career Pathing – Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program.
• Morale Building Events – Time given to enjoy connecting with other Bestgate Employees.

Apply to learn more about us, and the work we have available!

External Referral Program - If now's not the right time, but you know someone that is looking for a change, we offer competitive external referral bonuses for every hire!

Equal Employment Opportunity: Bestgate Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.