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

*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)

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!