Database Engineer (With active TS/SCI Clearance and Full Scope Polygraph)

J T; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J T is seeking an experienced Database Engineer (Level 2) in Fort Meade, MD with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The role focuses on database design, data flow modeling, and large-scale information retrieval across cloud and on-prem environments.

You will design relational and object-oriented schemas, develop custom parsing/loading tools, and balance trade-offs for data volumes, latency, retention, and security throughout the lifecycle from requirements to IOC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline plus 5 years of DB engineering on similar scope, OR 10 years of DB engineering without a degree.
• Experience in schema design, data modeling, storage/retrieval, and dataflow optimization.
• Proven capability developing database parsing and loading software, complex SQL queries, and automated data manipulation scripts.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy relational and Object-Oriented databases.
• Develop custom database parser tools, data ingestion scripts, and automated loading software.
• Evaluate architectural trade-offs for data volumes, distribution, queries, retention, and security.
• Translate operational requirements into optimized database schemas and data pipelines.
• Author and maintain ad-hoc queries, scripts, and master data files.
• Support data storage, ODBC connectivity, and cloud/on-prem deployments.
• Formulate requirements for database administration, performance tuning, and capacity planning.

Skills

Database design

Data modeling

SQL queries

Scripting

Dataflow optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years database engineering

10 years database engineering without degree

Tools

ODBC

Cloud architectures

Job description

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $120,000 – $160,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Database Engineer (Level 2) to provide technical expertise in database design, data flow modeling, and large-scale information retrieval in Fort Meade, MD.

In this role, you will work across the engineering lifecycle—from front-end requirements synthesis through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). You will design and implement relational and Object-Oriented database structures, develop custom database parsing and loading software, and balance architectural trade-offs regarding data volumes, latency, distribution, retention rules, and security controls across cloud and on-premises environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy relational and Object-Oriented databases that integrate seamlessly into overall enterprise architectures.
• Develop custom database parser tools, data ingestion scripts, and automated loading software.
• Evaluate and make architectural trade-offs between data volumes, concurrent users, physical/logical distribution, query response times, data retention, and security domains.
• Translate complex operational requirements into optimized database schemas, tables, views, and data pipelines.
• Author, optimize, and maintain ad-hoc queries, scripts, macros, and master data files.
• Support data storage, ODBC connectivity, and information retrieval implementations utilizing modern cloud methodologies.
• Formulate short- and long-term requirements for database administration, optimization, performance tuning, and capacity planning.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a current Polygraph.
• Experience & Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution plus at least 5 years of Database Engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity, OR
  • 10 years of relevant Database Engineering experience without a degree (5 additional years substituting for the degree).
• Database Design & Development: Proven track record in schema architecture, data modeling, information storage/retrieval, and dataflow optimization.
• Software & Scripting: Demonstrated capability developing database parsing/loading software, complex SQL queries, and automated data manipulation scripts.
• Lifecycle Experience: Hands‑on experience translating system requirements into database architectures from inception through IOC.

Benefits & Compensation

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing education and professional development

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.