Database Engineer

GeoAcuity LLC; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoAcuity LLC is seeking a Database Engineer to design and implement enterprise database strategies for an Esri GIS project. You will consult with customers to understand requirements and apply best practices across the engagement lifecycle.

Responsibilities include designing robust database solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enforcing security and disaster recovery measures while optimizing performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA
• Familiarity with database design principles, data loading, backup/recovery, performance tuning, and security
• Scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows
• Knowledge of Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows environments
• Exposure to geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years) Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions to support mission-critical applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during all phases of implementation: requirements, analysis, design, build/configuration, and deployment
• Configure and maintain database environments including backup, restore, high-availability, and disaster recovery strategies
• Monitor and tune database performance using industry-standard tools (query optimization, indexing strategies)
• Implement data security measures, access controls, and compliance standards across environments
• Automate routine database loading, maintenance, and monitoring tasks to improve efficiency
• Provide technical guidance and best practices for database design, migration, and integration projects

Skills

SQL

Python

Linux/UNIX/Windows

Geospatial concepts

Data security practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases

Job description

CLEARANCE

US citizenship required; Active or Current (within 2 years) TS clearance with SCI eligibility required

TYPE

Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY

GeoAcuity is seeking a Database Engineer to work with a broad range of customers on enterprise database design and implementation strategies while applying Esri technology best practices. You will consult with customers to understand business and technical requirements, design enterprise data management strategies, and implement those strategies throughout the engagement life cycle on a major Esri enterprise GIS project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions to support mission-critical applications

Collaborate with cross-functional teams during all phases of implementation: requirements, analysis, design, build/configuration, and deployment

Configure and maintain database environments including backup, restore, high-availability, and disaster recovery strategies

Monitor and tune database performance using industry-standard tools (query optimization, indexing strategies)

Implement data security measures, access controls, and compliance standards across environments

Automate routine database loading, maintenance, and monitoring tasks to improve efficiency

Provide technical guidance and best practices for database design, migration, and integration projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA

Familiarity with database design principles, data loading, backup/recovery, performance tuning, and security

Scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows

Knowledge of Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows environments

Exposure to geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing

Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years) Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases

CompTIA Security+ certification

Knowledge of integrating GIS with other enterprise systems

One or more industry-standard IT certifications (Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon, PostgreSQL, or Oracle)