GIS Database Engineer

SAIC; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Database Engineer in Vienna, VA to design and implement secure, high-availability geospatial database solutions supporting mission-critical applications.

You will guide customers through data management strategies, optimize performance, and ensure compliance across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and SAP HANA environments.

Qualifications

• Advanced database design and administration across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA.
• Experience with loading strategies, backup/recovery, performance tuning, and security.
• Proficient in SQL and Python scripting.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows environments.
• Familiarity with geospatial concepts and spatial data types.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, high-availability database solutions.
• Collaborate across the entire implementation lifecycle.
• Configure and maintain enterprise DB environments (backup, restore, HA/DR).
• Monitor performance and tune databases (query optimization, indexing).
• Implement security controls and compliance standards.
• Automate routine tasks for efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance for migrations, integrations, and enterprise architectures.

Skills

SQL

Python scripting

Geospatial concepts

Unix/Linux basics

Communication of complex concepts

Education

Bachelor's in CS, Math, GIS, or STEM

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

SAP HANA

ArcGIS Enterprise

Job description

Job ID 2615274

Location

Vienna, VA, US

Date Posted

2026-08-04

Category

Information Technology

Subcategory

Database Engr

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required

TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Overview

SAIC is hiring a Database Engineer to design and implement enterprise geospatial database solutions supporting mission‑critical applications. You will guide customers through data management strategies and implement secure, scalable environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, high‑availability database solutions.
• Collaborate across the entire implementation lifecycle.
• Configure and maintain enterprise DB environments (backup, restore, HA/DR).
• Monitor performance and tune databases (query optimization, indexing).
• Implement security controls and compliance standards.
• Automate routine tasks for efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance for migrations, integrations, and enterprise architectures.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI is required to be considered for this role.
• Willing and able to pass a polygraph.
• 5+ years of hands‑on database design/administration for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA.
• Experience with loading strategies, backup/recovery, performance tuning, security.
• SQL and Python scripting experience.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows.
• Exposure to geospatial concepts (spatial data types, indexing, coordinate systems).
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Bachelor's in CS, Math, GIS, or STEM.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases.
• Security+ certification.
• Knowledge integrating GIS with enterprise systems.
• Industry certifications (Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon, PostgreSQL, Oracle).

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.