Database Engineer with Security Clearance

Help Shape Data-Driven Solutions with Impact We're hiring a skilled Database Engineer (DBE) to support end-to-end database development-from translating raw requirements into usable schema to deploying secure, scalable database systems.

If you're passionate about cloud technologies, open-source databases like MongoDB or MariaDB, and working in agile, mission-driven environments, this role is for you.

What You'll Do * Design and build relational or object-oriented databases tailored to evolving system requirements.

* Develop database parser and loading tools to support efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis.

* Support both near-term and long-range goals for database design, architecture, and administration.

* Balance performance factors like data volumes, user loads, response times, retention rules, and security controls to guide architectural decisions.

* Lead database efforts across the development lifecycle-from early requirements through system acceptance and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). * Translate project needs into structured database schema using ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros.

* Apply cloud methodologies for data storage and retrieval.

What You'll Bring * Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required) * Education and experience combinations: * Bachelor's + 5 years of relevant experience * Associate's + 7 years * High School/GED + 9 years * Master's + 3 years * Doctoral + 2 years * Degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing is preferred-but any discipline is acceptable.

* Hands-on experience with MongoDB or MariaDB * Proven skills in: * Database deployment, management, and optimization debugging * Performance scaling and monitoring Bonus Points for Experience With: * Python, Django, or Flask * REST API development * Microservice architectures * Swagger/OpenAPI * AWS, C2S, or other cloud platforms * Docker * IDEs like Visual Studio Code * JSON and/or XML serialization * Jira, Confluence * Git for version control * Agile development workflows