TS/SCI w/ Poly - Database Engineer (Multi DB/Multi Cloud)

Leading Path Consulting; Warrenton (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Path Consulting seeks an experienced Database Engineer with TS/SCI and Full Scope Poly to lead database modernization and transformation efforts. The role covers design, security, and optimization across on-prem and cloud platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a mission-critical CTMC context.

The ideal candidate has a decade of hands-on DB experience, strong scripting abilities, and a track record of delivering HA/DR, performance improvements, and secure deployments in

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of related database technologies experience.
• Hands-on engineering expertise across on-prem and cloud relational database platforms (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, RDS/Azure/Cloud SQL).
• Experience with HA/DR, performance tuning, backup/recovery, security, and compliance.
• Experience migrating from on-prem to cloud and hybrid environments.
• Proficiency with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and CI/CD for database deployments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for relational database technologies across hybrid environments.
• Document current-state database environments and create modernization designs.
• Lead implementation of future-state database architectures aligned with IT strategy.
• Design, deploy, secure, and maintain database platforms across hybrid setups.
• Collaborate with Network, Storage, Windows/Linux, Cloud, DevOps and software teams.
• Ensure high availability, performance tuning, and compliance adherence.
• Provide governance and best-practice standards for databases enterprise-wide.

Skills

Database architecture

HA/DR

Query optimization

Security/compliance

Hybrid cloud

Scripting

CI/CD for databases

Linux/Windows servers

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle Database

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Amazon RDS

Azure SQL Database

Google Cloud SQL

Terraform

CloudFormation

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Snowflake

Redshift

Azure Synapse

Job description

Active TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Poly required prior to application This is a highly coveted, mission critical, Systems Engineer role supporting CTMC! Join our team to have "tip of the spear" impact! Location is flexible between Tysons and Warrenton, VA We are seeking a highly experienced Database Engineer with demonstrated expertise in relational database technologies across both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on technical knowledge, strong engineering design, and the ability to collaborate effectively across infrastructure, application, security, and data teams. This role requires advanced engineering expertise, documentation proficiency, design leadership, and cross-functional communication skills to support modernization, transformation, and operational excellence initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• Minimum ten (10) years of related database technologies experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Candidates must demonstrate hands-on engineering expertise in the following relational database technologies (on-prem and cloud):

Relational Database Platforms

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Oracle Database
• PostgreSQL (on-prem and cloud variants)
• MySQL
• Amazon RDS / Azure SQL Database / Google Cloud SQL

Cloud Platforms

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Core Technical Competencies

• Database architecture and engineering design
• High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR)
• Performance tuning and query optimization
• Backup and recovery strategies
• Database security, encryption, and compliance
• Migration from on-prem to cloud and hybrid environments
• Linux and Windows server environments
• Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• CI/CD integration for database deployments

Desired Skills

• Database containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Database monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Redgate, OEM, Cloud-native monitoring)
• Data replication and distributed systems
• Data warehouse platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, Azure Synapse)
• ETL frameworks and tools
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
• Suppor

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for relational database technologies
• Document and analyze current-state (as-is) database environments while promptly coming up to speed
• Develop comprehensive engineering design documents for modernization, optimization, and transformation initiatives for the database to align with the organization technical vision
• Lead implementation of enhanced and future-state database architectures
• Design, deploy, configure, optimize, secure, and maintain database platforms across hybrid environments
• Collaborate closely with the department engineering teams, including Network, Storage, Windows and Linux Systems Operating, Cloud, Web Services, Software Development, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), and DevOps
• Partner with Software Engineers, Data Engineers (ETL), Data Modelers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts
• Ensure high availability, performance tuning, security hardening, and compliance adherence
• Provide database governance, standards, and best practices across the enterprise