Database Engineer - TS/SCI Security Clearance

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness resources

401(k) savings plan options

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and employee discounts

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Virginia is seeking a Database Engineer dedicated to enhancing national security and defense solutions. The role involves designing and implementing database management systems critical to government programs. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance and relevant educational background or experience. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, and more. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact initiative scheduled to launch in early 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum active TS/SCI required to start; must obtain and maintain a CI Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years experience or equivalent qualifications.
• Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement database management systems.
• Optimize storage requirements and data performance.
• Contribute to enhancing mission-critical systems and environments.

Skills

Database performance optimization

Systems engineering experience

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Microsoft SQL Server

MongoDB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MariaDB

Oracle

Unix/Linux

Windows

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Virginia is seeking a Database Engineer dedicated to enhancing national security and defense solutions. The role involves designing and implementing database management systems critical to government programs. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance and relevant educational background or experience. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, and more. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact initiative scheduled to launch in early 2026.