Database Engineer - TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly

Database Engineer (DE3)

Location: Annapolis Junction | On-Site 
Clearance Requirement: ACTIVE TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Required)

About the Role

We are seeking a senior-level Database Engineer (DE3) to provide technical leadership in the architecture, design, and deployment of mission-critical database solutions supporting large-scale national security systems. This role focuses on building secure, high-performance, and scalable data platforms aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in relational and object-oriented databases, data modeling, cloud-based storage technologies, and complex data flow environments, with a strong emphasis on performance optimization, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability, availability, and security of databases across operational environments
  
• Manage database users, roles, privileges, and access controls
  
• Develop and enforce database governance, procedures, and security standards
  
• Perform performance tuning, indexing, and proactive system monitoring
  
• Execute backup, restoration, and disaster recovery planning and testing
  
• Evaluate and recommend database tools and technologies to improve performance and resiliency
  
• Support data modeling, schema design, and prototyping activities
  
• Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineers
  
• Install, configure, patch, and maintain DBMS platforms and database structures
  
• Lead optimization, restructuring, and data reload operations
  
• Ensure compliance with DoD, Intelligence Community, and government data management standards

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Database Engineer on systems of comparable scope and complexity
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
• Five (5) additional years of Database Engineering experience may substitute for a degree
• Strong background designing and managing relational and object-oriented databases
• Expertise in database architecture, data modeling, and query performance tuning
• Experience integrating cloud-based database technologies and ODBC connectivity
• Solid understanding of data security, retention policies, access controls, and domain management
• Proven ability to manage performance, scalability, and security in distributed, multi-user environments

Additional Requirements

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (Required)

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, and NoSQL platforms
• Background in system integration, database migration, or data flow performance optimization
• Familiarity with containerized environments such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills

Why Join Us

As a Database Engineer (DE3), you will help architect and sustain the data infrastructure behind critical national security and intelligence missions. Youll collaborate with senior technical leaders to solve complex challenges and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance database systems that directly support mission success.

Salary Range

$175,000 – $190,000 (USD)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.