Database Engineer

US132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Transit Benefits

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Database Administrator to support the Defense & Security AI & Data team. You will help clients maximize data value across data querying, wrangling, ETL, data engineering, visualization, and BI. The role emphasizes collaboration, analytics, and ongoing professional development in data science and analytics.

The position requires ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust, 8+ years in enterprise DBs, and on-site/hybrid work in the DC metro area with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years developing large, enterprise database systems.
• Experience with SQL data querying and ETL concepts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal/Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide database engineering and administration services for national security clients.
• Support on-site and hybrid DC metro area projects.
• Engage in data science, analytics, and BI initiatives for clients.
• Contribute to data governance, data dictionaries, and documentation.

Skills

SQL

Python

PowerShell

XML

Tableau

Power BI

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerShell

XML

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Java

C++

Job description

Job Family: Database Administration

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

• Our consultants on the Defense & Security AI & Data team help clients maximize the value of their data and automate business processes.
• This high performing team works with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics and data science, from data querying and wrangling to data engineering, to data visualization, dashboarding, and business intelligence (BI), to predictive analytics, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI).
• Our services enable our clients to define their information strategy, enable mission critical insights and data-driven decision making, reduce cost and complexity, increase trust, and improve operational effectiveness.
• Belong to a collaborative team dedicated to Advanced Analytics and Intelligent Automation.
• Focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development in data science and analytics.
• Provide database engineering and database administration services to National Security clients.
• Continue career development in analytics software, methods, and consulting.

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Active PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree EIGHT (8) or more years developing large, highly complex, enterprise database systems.
• Experience using SQL for data querying and extract– transform– load (ETL) functions, with understanding of data engineering concepts.
• Ability to support on-site and hybrid projects in the DC metro area.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Active DOJ Suitability or Active Secret Clearance.
• Ability to handle and manipulate unstructured data.
• Familiarity with cloud / serverless options for data storage.
• Ability to uphold strong data management and data governance.
• Ability to develop data dictionaries and other supporting documentation.
• Ability to think strategically and drive innovation.
• Strong communication/presentation skills and ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with Python, SQL, and other modern scripting languages used in analytics.
• Ability to transform cybersecurity/GRC datasets (e.g., vulnerability and asset posture, compliance/scoring data) into reliable features and decision-ready insights.
• Familiarity with Federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, NIST RMF, OSCAL, FedRAMP.
• Experience ingesting and analyzing signals from Tenable, Qualys, CrowdStrike, BigFix; CDM/SIEM integrations.
• Experience with large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines and API-first integrations; experience with micro-ETL/event-driven patterns.
• Proficiency in a programming language such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience working with PowerShell.
• Ability to work with XML.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology.
• Proficiency in developing data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience with PKI and identity management.
• Ability to support business development including RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers.
• Experience with approved enterprise AI tools (e.g., Amazon Q, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini) within responsible AI governance.

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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