NoSQL Database Engineer – TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solutions; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Nosql Database Engineer to join the platform engineering team in Bethesda, MD. You will deploy, maintain, and optimize production databases like Elasticsearch and Redis as core elements of our microservice ecosystem.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance and deep Kubernetes experience, with a focus on GitOps and secure, scalable operations. You will collaborate with systems engineers and developers across Agile sprints, contributing to design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s with 6+ years acceptable.
• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain Polygraph.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms (EKS, Rancher, RKE2).

Responsibilities

• Deploy, triage, debug, and maintain production databases like Elasticsearch and Redis.
• Design and support database configuration management across air-gapped networks.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers to architect new capabilities.
• Contribute to monitoring and proactive system notifications.

Skills

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Redis

TS/SCI clearance

GitOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

EKS

Rancher

RKE2

Job description

Information Technology CareersHybrid Remote , Bethesda,Maryland

Xcelerate So lutions is looking for our next TS/SCI-cleared Nosql Database Engineer to join a high-energy team building and deploying a cutting-edge technology stack to support our client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the DoD and IC enterprise. We integrate off the shelf and newly development software to sustain and enhance the TCPED platform. We leverage cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems to provide cutting edge data exploitation, enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to Defense and Intelligence Community members. DTP advances the state of the art in mission-focused big data analytics tools and micro-service development spanning the breadth of Agile sprints to multiyear research and development cycles.

As an Nosql Database Engineer, you’ll be a member of our platform engineering team and help develop, deploy and maintain nosql databases as foundational elements of our microservice eco-system using a Kubernetes as foundational platform. You’ll also support the adoption of GitOps best practices across cross-functional engineering teams. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll collaborate closely with systems engineering, architecture, development, security, operations, and integrations teams. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Clearance:

TS/SCI

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, triage, debug, and maintain production class databases like Elasticsearch and Redis
• Design and support database configuration management strategies across air-gapped network fabrics
• Partner with Systems Engineers to architect solutions for new capabilities
• Contribute to operational monitoring capabilities to provide proactive system notifications
• Contribute technical input to engineering documentation, diagrams, and models
• Participate in Agile release planning, scrums, design sessions, bug triage, and related team activities
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.
• Current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II (or higher) certification, such as Security+, CySA +, SSCP, CCNA Security, or CISSP (or Associate).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms such as EKS, Rancher, or RKE2.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Elasticsearch, Keycloak , Redis, Strimzi .
• Experience working with open-source technologies and modern infrastructure platforms.
• Experience hardening databases to comply with NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containerized applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with team members from diverse technical backgrounds.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with micro services architecture.
• Proficiency in scripting for automation and operational tooling (UNIX shell, Perl, or similar).
• Experience with Helm Chart templating.
• Experience with ArgoCD
• Knowledge of REST APIs, web services, networking, and internet protocols.
• Experience and domain knowledge related to data processing.
• Experience with big data applications.
• Experience supporting DIA, NDOC, and/or D3P.

About Xcelerate Solutions:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a "Great Place to Work" certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers !

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.