Database Engineer

Postgres
UNITED STATES
September 17, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: SAIC
Location: Vienna, VA, US
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-Time (Schedule: Day Job, Travel: Yes – 10% of the time)
Pay / Compensation: Target salary range $160,001 – $200,000 (The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.)

About the Role

SAIC is hiring a Database Engineer to design and implement enterprise geospatial database solutions supporting mission‑critical applications. You will guide customers through data management strategies and implement secure, scalable environments.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement secure, high‑availability database solutions.
  • Collaborate across the entire implementation lifecycle.
  • Configure and maintain enterprise DB environments (backup, restore, HA/DR).
  • Monitor performance and tune databases (query optimization, indexing).
  • Implement security controls and compliance standards.
  • Automate routine tasks for efficiency.
  • Provide technical guidance for migrations, integrations, and enterprise architectures.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI is required to be considered for this role.
  • Willing and able to pass a polygraph.
  • 5+ years of hands‑on database design/administration for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA.
  • Experience with loading strategies, backup/recovery, performance tuning, security.
  • SQL and Python scripting experience.
  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows.
  • Exposure to geospatial concepts (spatial data types, indexing, coordinate systems).
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Bachelor’s in CS, Math, GIS, or STEM.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases.
  • Security+ certification.
  • Knowledge integrating GIS with enterprise systems.
  • Industry certifications (Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon, PostgreSQL, Oracle).


Job ID 2615274 Date Posted 2026-08-04 Category Information Technology Subcategory Database Engr Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

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