| Location | McLean, VA |
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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)
Supporting federal government compliance frameworks
Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures
Supporting mission-critical or high-transaction environments
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
Requirements
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)
Supporting federal government compliance frameworks
Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures
Supporting mission-critical or high-transaction environments
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
Benefits
Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!