Geospatial Database Engineer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels

NV5; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5 in Springfield, VA is recruiting a Geospatial Database Engineer to support national security clients. Candidates will engage in database design, implement strategies, and consult with clients using Esri technology.

A Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility is essential. Responsibilities include developing secure database solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring optimal performance through monitoring. NV5 offers competitive compensation including medical benefits and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• US citizenship with active/current Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization.
• Familiarity with database design principles and security measures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust database solutions for mission-critical applications.
• Monitor and tune database performance using industry-standard tools.
• Configure and maintain database environments, ensuring high-availability.

Skills

Database design

Administration and optimization

SQL Programming

Python Scripting

Geospatial concepts

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

SAP HANA

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

NV5 Geospatial (NV5G) is actively recruiting qualified and cleared Geospatial Database Engineers to support national security client sites in the Northern Virginia and St. Louis, MO areas. Candidates will work with a broad range of customers on enterprise database design and implementation strategies while applying Esri technology best practices. You will consult with customers to understand business and technical requirements, design enterprise data management strategies, and implement those strategies throughout the engagement life cycle. You will work independently and as part of project teams to configure back-end geospatial database management capabilities that support customer workflows utilizing ArcGIS web, desktop, and mobile applications.

A Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI are required conditions of employment.

Work Environment

• Location: Northern Virginia Area (Springfield, VA and/or Vienna, VA)
• Travel up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions to support mission‑critical applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams during all phases of implementation including requirements, analysis, design, build/configuration, and deployment.
• Configure and maintain database environments, including backup, restore, high‑availability, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor and tune database performance using industry‑standard tools and methodologies (such as query optimization, indexing strategies).
• Implement data security measures, access controls, and compliance standards across environments.
• Automate routine database loading, maintenance, and monitoring tasks to improve efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and best practices for database design, migration, and integration projects.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• US citizenship with active or current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA.
• Familiarity with database design principles, data loading techniques, backup and recovery solutions, performance monitoring and tuning, database maintenance, and security.
• Programming/scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows.
• Knowledge of Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows environments.
• Exposure to geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical peers and non‑technical project managers or customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Knowledge of integrating GIS with other enterprise systems.
• One or more industry standard IT certifications (such as Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon, PostgreSQL, Oracle).

Clearance Requirement

• Active/current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.