Database Engineering Lead

Sierra7, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

A defense contracting firm in McLean, Virginia, is looking for a Database Engineering Lead to oversee database development and security compliance for the DCIPS Future system in a highly secure environment. Successful candidates will have significant experience in AWS GovCloud services and must possess at least an Active DoD Secret clearance. The role also involves designing metadata schemas and optimizing ETL processes, offering a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $172,000 USD based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing database schemas and indexing.
• Strong knowledge of compliance with DoD data security standards.
• 10+ years of experience in database engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Data Migration Plan.
• Design metadata schemas for integration with Salesforce.
• Ensure security compliance for database deployment.

Skills

AWS GovCloud database services

ETL processes

data security practices

metadata schemas

tagging strategies

high-security environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

AWS Certified Database – Specialty

Oracle Certified Professional

Job description

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Brief Description

Sierra7, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Database Engineer to lead the development of the Data Migration Plan, manage database schemas and indexing, optimize ETL processes, and ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) data security standards for the development, deployment, enhancement, and sustainment of DCIPS Future – a high-impact information system hosted in MC&FP’s AWS GovCloud environment.

Possessing an Active DoD Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position; Top Secret preferred for handling sensitive data.

Position Responsibilities

• Design metadata schemas and tagging strategies to support semantic alignment across Salesforce and VA legacy systems
• Guide development of source-to-target mappings, data lineage documentation, and field-level reconciliation logic
• Collaborate with the Platform Modernization Lead and SAL to ensure integration flows preserve data fidelity, traceability, and governance compliance
• Support the development of configuration artifacts, record classification standards, and technical documentation
• Advise on encryption, retention, and classification frameworks aligned to FedRAMP High and DoD SRG controls
• Contribute to data model design to future-state EA planning in coordination with VA enterprise architects
• Review metadata strategy impacts on end-user workflows, training materials, and sustainment documentation

Requirements

• Expertise in AWS GovCloud database services, ETL processes, and data security practices
• Proficient in designing metadata schemas and tagging strategies
• Experience developing configuration artifacts and technical documentation
• Past experience working in high-security environments
• Active DoD Secret clearance required, Top Secret preferred for handling sensitive data

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Database Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in database engineering, with at least 7 years in DoD or high-security environments
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty or Oracle Certified Professional

Why Join Sierra7?

Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of serving those who serve. We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits
• Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident
• 401K
• Legal Assistance
• Financial Wellness
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Federal Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee Referral Program

Summary

This posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of Sierra7, Inc. and will not be acknowledged or returned.

We will never send communications through any other domain, including @sierra7careers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com. ALL communications will come from a @sierra7.com domain. We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Sierra7 employee, please contact us at [e-mail]

Disclaimer

As required by local law, Sierra7 provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Sierra7 varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $140,000 - $172,000 USD

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity.

Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law.