Database Engineer (Jr-Sr)

aqua IT

Springfield or Vienna, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, ArcGIS, Automation, Best Practices, Communication Skills, CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Association, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Design, Database Programming, Desktop PC, Disaster Recovery, ESRI, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), High Availability, Industry Standards, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Linux Operating System, Management Strategy, Mathematics, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Mobile Applications, Oracle, Oracle Database, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Query Optimization, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, SAP, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Spatial Data, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, Unix Operating Systems
LOCATION
Springfield or Vienna, Virginia
POSTED
7 days ago

Overview: We have several openings at multiple levels (Jr-Sr). In the role of a Database Engineer, you will work with a broad range of customers on enterprise database design and implementation strategies while applying Esri technology best practices. You will consult with customers to understand business and technical requirements, design enterprise data management strategies, and implement those strategies throughout the engagement life cycle. You will work both independently and as part of project teams to configure back-end geospatial database management capabilities tha support customer workflows utilizing ArcGIS web, desktop, and mobile applications.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions to support mission-critical applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams during all phases of implementation including requirements, analysis, design, build/configuration, and deployment
  • Configure and maintain database environments, including backup, restore, high- availability, and disaster recovery strategies
  • Monitor and tune database performance using industry-standard tools and methodologies (such as query optimization, indexing strategies)
  • Implement data security measures, access controls, and compliance standards across environments
  • Automate routine database loading, maintenance, and monitoring tasks to improve efficiency
  • Provide technical guidance and best practices for database design, migration, and integration projects

 

Requirements:

  • US citizenship with Active or Current TS/SCI clearance
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA
  • Familiarity with database design principles, data loading techniques, backup and recovery solutions, performance monitoring and tuning, database maintenance, and security
  • Scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows
  • Knowledge of Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows environments
  • Exposure to geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical peers and non-technical project managers or customers
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases
  • CompTIA Security + certification
  • Knowledge of integrating GIS with other enterprise systems
  • One or more industry-standard IT certifications (such as Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon, PostgreSQL, Oracle)


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