Junior Geospatial DB Engineer (ArcGIS)

Chenega MIOS SBU; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS SBU in Vienna, VA seeks a Jr. Database Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise geospatial databases using ArcGIS capabilities. You will work with customers to translate business needs into data management strategies and support back-end database services across the engagement lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project teams, medium-scale design, and ensuring data security and performance in a government contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA.
• Scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows.
• Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

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.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

SQL scripting

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

SAP HANA

Job description

Chenega MIOS SBU in Vienna, VA seeks a Jr. Database Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise geospatial databases using ArcGIS capabilities. You will work with customers to translate business needs into data management strategies and support back-end database services across the engagement lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project teams, medium-scale design, and ensuring data security and performance in a government contracting environment.