Senior Database Engineer (TS/SCI) – Cloud & Security

Independent Software; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software seeks a Database Engineer (DBE), Level 3, to design, develop, implement, and manage complex database systems for mission-critical environments. You will guide the full system lifecycle from requirements to IOC, balancing performance, data volume, access, and security.

You will design schemas, optimize queries, and implement cloud-based solutions while ensuring security and compliance. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• 10 years of experience as a Database Engineer (DBE) in programs and contracts of similar scope is required.
• Five additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience supporting database solutions across the full system lifecycle, from requirements through system acceptance and deployment.
• DoD 8570.01-M compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II is required.
• Active TS SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain relational and/or object-oriented database systems.
• Develop database parser software and database loading mechanisms.
• Analyze requirements to design effective database structures.
• Create, modify, and optimize complex queries, scripts, and macros for data manipulation and reporting.
• Translate data requirements into usable database solutions, including master data files and structured datasets.
• Support data flow analysis, information storage, and retrieval processes.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for database performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain database schemas aligned with system architecture and needs.
• Perform trade-off analysis across data volumes, user loads, retention policies.
• Implement database solutions using cloud-based methodologies and technologies.
• Utilize ODBC and other integration methods to support interoperability.
• Assist with database optimization, tuning, and performance monitoring.
• Support system testing, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements and data protection standards.
• Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and stakeholders to align with mission needs.

Skills

Database design

SQL query optimization

System lifecycle

Problem solving

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Data security

Data modeling

Performance tuning

Cloud databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

10 years of Database Engineer experience

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification

Tools

ODBC

Job description

Independent Software seeks a Database Engineer (DBE), Level 3, to design, develop, implement, and manage complex database systems for mission-critical environments. You will guide the full system lifecycle from requirements to IOC, balancing performance, data volume, access, and security.

You will design schemas, optimize queries, and implement cloud-based solutions while ensuring security and compliance. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required for this role.