Database Administrator (Geospatial & SQL Server)

Essnova Solutions, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Essnova Solutions, Inc. is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to support a federal marine minerals and geospatial information program. The ideal candidate will manage and maintain geospatial databases, support schema updates, and optimize database performance. A strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server is required along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Essnova values diversity and inclusivity.

Candidates must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a NACI clearance. Join a dynamic team reshaping federal contracting with innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration.
• Experience with Spatial SQL and geospatial database technologies.
• Knowledge of FGDC and ISO 19115 metadata standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain enterprise geospatial databases across various environments.
• Support schema modifications, versioning, backups, and performance tuning.
• Publish and maintain geospatial services and data products.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server administration

Spatial SQL

Database tuning

FGDC and ISO 19115 metadata standards

Cloud-hosted environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, GIS, Geography, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Security Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NACI (National Agency Check with Inquiries)

About Essnova

At Essnova Solutions, we're not just another IT services company—we're a catalyst for change in the federal contracting landscape. As a certified 8(a) and HUBZone small business, we've been recognized for our rapid growth and excellence, including being named Alabama's Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year and earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.

Our mission is clear: to empower those who serve by delivering bold, innovative solutions with unmatched efficiency. From geospatial analytics to healthcare IT, we tackle some of the most critical challenges across government, education, and healthcare sectors.

We're seeking driven professionals ready to take ownership, drive meaningful change, and grow alongside a company that's scaling smart and fast.

Position Overview

Essnova is seeking a Database Administrator with expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, spatial databases, and enterprise geodatabase administration to support a federal marine minerals and geospatial information program.

The selected candidate will maintain enterprise geospatial databases, support schema updates and versioned environments, optimize database performance, and ensure compliance with federal metadata, security, and data management requirements. The role includes management of marine mineral datasets, geospatial services, cloud-hosted environments, and development, test, and production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain enterprise geospatial databases across development, test, and production environments
• Support schema modifications, versioning workflows, backups, and performance tuning
• Implement change requests involving metadata, feature classes, tables, and database structures
• Manage mosaics, rasters, indices, statistics, and database optimization activities
• Publish and maintain geospatial services and associated data products
• Catalog and organize marine mineral datasets and legacy study reports
• Maintain file structures within DOI cloud-hosted environments
• Ensure compliance with FGDC and ISO metadata standards
• Manage sensitive datasets and support version control, reconciliation, and posting operations
• Troubleshoot performance issues within complex cloud-hosted geospatial environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, GIS, Geography, Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server administration
• Experience with Spatial SQL and geospatial database technologies
• Expertise in Enterprise Geodatabase design and versioned environment maintenance
• Experience with database tuning, schema modifications, and content model updates
• Knowledge of FGDC and ISO 19115 metadata standards
• Experience supporting cloud-hosted database environments and troubleshooting performance issues
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI/Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting BOEM, DOI, NOAA, USGS, or other federal geospatial programs
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases and branch/traditional versioning
• Experience managing marine mineral or scientific datasets
• Knowledge of Azure-hosted geospatial environments
• GISP, Microsoft, or other relevant professional certifications

Essnova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.