Senior Database Architect - TS/SCI, ESOP & 9/80 Schedule

Leonard Workforce Solutions; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid premiums for family

Immediate ESOP and 401(k) vesting

ESOP contributions and 401(k) match

9/80 schedule with every other Friday

Job summary

Leonard Workforce Solutions is seeking an Advanced Database Engineer for a defense/ intelligence R&D client. You will design database architectures, implement and optimize PostgreSQL deployments, and work with mission data in Linux environments.

Senior IC with TS/SCI clearance, strong SQL/Python skills, and experience with data pipelines and ETL will thrive on this autonomous, high-impact role supporting front-line facilities and cutting-edge DSP, GIS, and geolocation technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying and scaling PostgreSQL in Linux environments.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, and shell scripting in Linux.
• Experience with PostgreSQL tuning, backup, recovery, and failover.
• Experience with large data management, data pipelines, and ETL concepts.
• Hands-on enterprise experience with Oracle, MS SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or Redis.

Responsibilities

• Designing database architecture solutions
• Developing and implementing databases
• Analyzing and maintaining operational databases
• Adding new features to operational systems
• Testing with real mission data
• Providing support to front-line customer facilities
• Staying ahead on the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies

Skills

Security+ certification

DevOps & Cloud

Spatial databases GIS

Python

C++

Golang

Rust

Java

Grafana/Kibana

SAN storage management

Vue/React/Angular

Software engineering practices

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in CS/Eng/Data Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

Linux

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

PIP

Job description

Leonard Workforce Solutions is seeking an Advanced Database Engineer for a defense/ intelligence R&D client. You will design database architectures, implement and optimize PostgreSQL deployments, and work with mission data in Linux environments.

Senior IC with TS/SCI clearance, strong SQL/Python skills, and experience with data pipelines and ETL will thrive on this autonomous, high-impact role supporting front-line facilities and cutting-edge DSP, GIS, and geolocation technologies.