Senior Database Engineer

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Database Engineer ID 2026-40524 Category Science & Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Company Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions Recruiter Samantha.Heard@chenega.com Strategic Business Unit MIOS Level of Clearance Required TS/SCI Overview Senior Database Engineer Vienna, VA Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!   Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace.  The Senior Database Engineer, you will work with a broad range of customers onenterprise database design and implementation strategies while applying Esri technology bestpractices. You will consult with customers to understand business and technicalrequirements, design enterprise data management strategies, and implement those strategiesthroughout the engagement life cycle. You will work both independently and as part ofproject teams to configure back-end geospatial database management capabilities thatsupport customer workflows utilizing ArcGIS web, desktop, and mobile applications. Responsibilities Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions to support mission-critical applicationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams during all phases of implementation, including requirements, analysis, design, build/configuration, and deploymentConfigure and maintain database environments, including backup, restore, high availability, and disaster recovery strategiesMonitor and tune database performance using industry-standard tools and methodologies (such as query optimization, indexing strategies)Implement data security measures, access controls, and compliance standards across environmentsAutomate routine database loading, maintenance, and monitoring tasks to improve efficiencyProvide technical guidance and best practices for database design, migration, and integration projectsOther duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field5+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANAFamiliarity with database design principles, data loading techniques, backup and recovery solutions, performance monitoring and tuning, database maintenance, and securityScripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflowsActive or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility Preferred Qualifications:Experience in technical support or customer-facing GIS rolesExperience with data conversion or migrationKnowledge of Linux and UNIX environmentsFamiliarity with web mapping and remote sensing toolsProficiency in Python scripting and SQLGIS certifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows environmentsExposure to geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexingAbility to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical peers and nontechnical project managers or customersAbility to work independently and yet be effective within a team settingMust be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environmentDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individualsFriendly...