Senior DB Engineer - TS/SCI Poly | Mission-Critical Data

Independent Software; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a seasoned Database Engineer (DBE) Level 3 to design, implement, and manage complex database systems supporting mission-critical environments. You will work across the full lifecycle, balancing performance, security, and scalability while aligning with system architecture.

The role requires ten years of DBE experience, DoD 8570.01-M IAT II compliance, and an active TS SCI with polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a technical discipline.
• Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Engineer (DBE) in programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Five (5) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain relational and/or object-oriented database systems.
• Develop database parser software and database loading mechanisms.
• Analyze user and system 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 operational needs.
• Perform trade-off analysis across data volumes, user loads, system distribution, response times, and retention policies.
• Implement database solutions using cloud-based methodologies and technologies.
• Utilize ODBC and other integration methods to support system interoperability.
• Assist with database optimization, tuning, and performance monitoring.
• Support system testing, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements, data protection standards, and domain controls.
• Collaborate with system engineers, developers, and stakeholders to align database solutions with mission needs.

Skills

Relational databases

SQL queries

Data modeling

Cloud databases

ODBC

Data security

System lifecycle understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Ten years of DBE experience

Experience across full system lifecycle

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Independent Software is seeking a seasoned Database Engineer (DBE) Level 3 to design, implement, and manage complex database systems supporting mission-critical environments. You will work across the full lifecycle, balancing performance, security, and scalability while aligning with system architecture.

The role requires ten years of DBE experience, DoD 8570.01-M IAT II compliance, and an active TS SCI with polygraph.