GIS Database Engineer
Job Description
Company: SAIC
Location: Vienna, VA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $160,001 – $200,000
About the Role
SAIC is seeking a skilled GIS Database Engineer to design and implement enterprise geospatial database solutions supporting mission-critical national security applications in Vienna, VA. In this role, you will guide data management strategies and configure secure, highly available database environments.
What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities
- Architect, implement, and maintain secure, high-availability enterprise database environments.
- Oversee backup, restore, high availability, and disaster recovery (HA/DR) operations.
- Monitor database performance and perform query optimization and index tuning.
- Implement security compliance controls, access permissions, and auditing standards.
- Automate operational tasks and workflows using SQL and Python scripting.
- Deliver technical guidance for database migrations, system integrations, and geospatial architectures.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph eligibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, GIS, Mathematics, or related STEM field.
- 5+ years of hands-on database administration and design experience across PostgreSQL and Oracle platforms.
- Demonstrated experience in backup/recovery, data loading strategies, and performance tuning.
- Strong scripting capabilities in Python and SQL within Linux/Unix environments.
- Understanding of geospatial database concepts, spatial data types, and spatial indexing.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases.
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Professional certifications in PostgreSQL, Oracle, AWS, or Esri.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
