Database Engineer

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Database Engineer to design, deploy, maintain, and provide Tier-3 engineering support for enterprise database and storage systems supporting DoD/IC missions. The role ensures data availability, integrity, performance, and recoverability across distributed networks.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in DoD/IC environments, TS/SCI clearance, and strong knowledge of NAS, SAN, and replication strategies, along with patch management and lifecycle

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of DoD/IC experience in enterprise database and storage.
• Experience with NAS, SAN, and enterprise storage architectures.
• Experience with replication, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Strong patch management and lifecycle maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to provide Tier 3 engineering support for enterprise storage and database environments.
• Willingness for after-hours on-call or emergency support.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise database and storage solutions supporting DIA mission systems.
• Provide Tier 3 support for database, storage, and network storage appliances.
• Install system patches and perform database and storage platform updates.
• Manage storage allocation, capacity planning, space utilization, and replication strategies.
• Analyze and resolve complex issues related to storage systems and network storage solutions.
• Troubleshoot and restore enterprise-wide storage and replication issues across WANs.
• Perform data recovery operations to ensure system continuity and mission availability.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and integrity to prevent outages and data loss.
• Provide technical recommendations for storage upgrades and system enhancements.
• Support project integration efforts, system migrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and recovery plans.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity, data protection, and operational requirements.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Database engineering

Storage systems

Tier 3 support

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Equivalent experience substituted for degree

Tools

NetApp

Dell EMC

VMware

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to fill the Database Engineer position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented group of individuals committed to driving success.

The ideal candidate will design, deploy, maintain, and provide Tier 3 engineering support for enterprise database, storage, and networked storage systems. This role ensures the availability, integrity, performance, and recoverability of data systems supporting mission-critical operations across distributed and wide area network environments.

The Database Engineer is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, system updates, replication strategies, data recovery, and storage optimization, while providing technical recommendations to support system upgrades and project integrations in compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community standards.

Key Responsibilities

The Database Engineer will:

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise database and storage solutions supporting DIA mission systems
• Provide Tier 3 support for database, storage, and network storage appliances
• Install system patches and perform database and storage platform updates
• Manage storage allocation, capacity planning, space utilization, and replication strategies
• Analyze and resolve complex issues related to storage systems and network storage solutions
• Troubleshoot and restore enterprise-wide storage and replication issues across wide area networks
• Perform data recovery operations to ensure system continuity and mission availability
• Monitor system performance, availability, and integrity to prevent outages and data loss
• Provide technical recommendations for storage upgrades and system enhancements
• Support project integration efforts, system migrations, and modernization initiatives
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and recovery plans
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity, data protection, and operational requirements

Requirements

Skills and Experience

The Database Engineer must have:

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise database and storage systems in Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environments
• Experience supporting enterprise database and storage systems within Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environments
• Strong knowledge of database engineering and administration principles, including Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Networks (SAN), and enterprise storage architectures
• Experience implementing and supporting data replication, backup, restore, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Experience troubleshooting complex storage, replication, and performance issues across Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) environments
• Familiarity with patch management, system updates, and lifecycle maintenance of enterprise storage and database systems
• Ability to analyze system performance and recommend scalable storage and infrastructure solutions
• Experience providing Tier 3 engineering support for enterprise storage and database environments
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise, mission-critical, or Intelligence Community information systems
• Familiarity with disaster recovery, continuity of operations (COOP), and high-availability architectures
• Ability to participate in after-hours, on-call, or emergency support as required

Education and Certifications

The Database Engineer must meet the following:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Database Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Preferred

• CompTIA Security+ CE
• Vendor-specific database certifications (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Storage or infrastructure certifications (NetApp, Dell EMC, VMware, or equivalent)
• CompTIA Server+ or Network+

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.