Senior Database Architect – Hybrid Cloud & Security

GCI Incorporated; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI Incorporated in Tysons, VA seeks an experienced Database Engineer with deep expertise in relational databases across on-prem and cloud environments. The role demands architectural design, HA/DR, performance tuning, security, and cross-functional collaboration across infrastructure, application, security, and data teams.

This role requires a US citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance and a minimum of 10 years of related database experience, including MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related technical field and 10+ years of database experience.
• Hands-on expertise with relational DBs on-prem and in cloud environments.
• Experience with HA/DR, performance tuning, security and compliance.
• U.S. citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for relational database technologies and drive modernization.
• Document current-state DB environments and develop future-state designs.
• Lead deployment of enhanced database architectures across hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, security, and governance.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle Database

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Cloud databases (RDS/Azure SQL/Cloud)

AWS

Azure

GCP

PowerShell

Bash

Python

CI/CD for databases

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related technical discipline

Tools

Terraform

ARM

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

SolarWinds

Redgate

OEM

Job description

GCI Incorporated in Tysons, VA seeks an experienced Database Engineer with deep expertise in relational databases across on-prem and cloud environments. The role demands architectural design, HA/DR, performance tuning, security, and cross-functional collaboration across infrastructure, application, security, and data teams.

This role requires a US citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance and a minimum of 10 years of related database experience, including MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL and