Database DevOps Engineer – Clearance Required

Postgres, MySQL
UNITED STATES
October 27, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: LMI
Location: Tysons, Virginia
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $77,000 – $125,000

About the Role

LMI is seeking a Database DevOps Engineer to join a team designing and developing complex, cloud-based systems for federal agencies. This role requires an Active Secret Clearance and focuses on ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud database systems across defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor database performance and optimize queries for efficiency across cloud platforms.
  • Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
  • Perform regular backups, restore operations, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex database-related issues.
  • Automate routine database tasks using scripting and automation tools.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 3-10 years of experience in database administration, with a focus on cloud environments.
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
  • Active Secret Clearance and Security+ or equivalent certification.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer.
  • Experience with database migration and replication tools.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and data warehousing (Redshift, BigQuery).

Benefits & Perks (if applicable)

  • Opportunity to work on mission-ready AI and digital solutions for federal agencies.
  • Commitment to agility and collaboration in a high-impact environment.

LMI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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