Technical Consultant – Geospatial Data & Databases | TS/SCI

Esri; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Esri is seeking an experienced database engineer to join its Professional Services team in Vienna, VA. You will design scalable, secure enterprise database solutions for defense and intelligence customers, translate requirements into data architectures, and optimize performance across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and SAP HANA.

The role requires strong scripting in SQL and Python and a TS/SCI eligible US citizen.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA
• Familiarity with database design principles, data loading techniques, backup and recovery solutions, performance monitoring and tuning, database maintenance, and security
• Scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows
• Exposure to geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical peers and non-technical project managers or customers
• US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and secure enterprise database solutions
• Translate customer technical requirements into data solutions
• Configure and maintain enterprise database environments
• Design backup, recovery, high-availability, and disaster recovery approaches
• Monitor and optimize database performance
• Implement database security and access controls
• Automate database loading, maintenance, and monitoring
• Guide customers through database migration and integration initiatives
• Apply geospatial data concepts to enterprise database environments

Skills

Database design & optimization

Database administration

SQL

Python scripting

Geospatial data concepts

TS/SCI eligibility

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Math/GIS or related STEM field

Master’s degree in CS/Math/GIS or related STEM field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

SAP HANA

ArcGIS Enterprise

Job description

Overview

Build the Data Foundation Behind Mission Critical Geospatial Systems.

Join Esri`s Professional Services organization and partner directly with Defense and Intelligence customers to design, implement, secure, and optimize enterprise database environments supporting geospatial applications.

You`ll combine database engineering expertise with customer consulting skills to understand technical requirements, design scalable solutions, improve database performance and resilience, and guide customers through data migration and integration initiatives.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Vienna, VA area for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and secure enterprise database solutions
• Translate customer technical requirements into data solutions
• Configure and maintain enterprise database environments
• Design backup, recovery, high-availability, and disaster recovery approaches
• Monitor and optimize database performance
• Implement database security and access controls
• Automate database loading, maintenance, and monitoring
• Guide customers through database migration and integration initiatives
• Apply geospatial data concepts to enterprise database environments

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA
• Familiarity with database design principles, data loading techniques, backup and recovery solutions, performance monitoring and tuning, database maintenance, and security
• Scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows
• Exposure to geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical peers and non-technical project managers or customers
• US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases
• Knowledge of integrating GIS with other enterprise systems
• CompTIA Security + certification
• One or more industry-standard IT certifications (such as Esri, Microsoft, Amazon, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Master`s degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is$84,240-$142,480 USDAbout Esri

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don`t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

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Available in

Vienna, Virginia, United States

Job Category

Professional Services and Consulting

Role Type

Individual Contributor

Experience Level

Mid Level