Data Engineer/DBA - REMOTE

NTT DATA Services•Bethesda, OH

5d•$71,532 - $149,026•Remote

About The Position

The Database / Data Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of secure, scalable, and high-performance databases and data pipelines that support the full lifecycle of radiation exposure management across enterprise. This role is critical to the modernization, enabling the ingestion, storage, migration, and retrieval of large volumes of dosimeter, personnel, inventory, and operational data in compliance with DoD cybersecurity, privacy, and auditability requirements. The engineer works closely with solution architects, backend/API engineers, and operational stakeholders to ensure that all database solutions are robust, resilient, and aligned with the mission-critical needs of operational communities. The Database / Data Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining SQL and NoSQL databases, implementing data migration and conflict resolution workflows, supporting legacy data integration, and enabling secure data exchange between edge devices, cloud services, and user-facing applications. The position requires hands-on experience with database performance tuning, backup and recovery, data encryption, and compliance with DoD IL4, FedRAMP, and RMF controls. The engineer maintains comprehensive technical documentation, supports user acceptance testing, and ensures that all data solutions are auditable, maintainable, and optimized for operational readiness and regulatory reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 3 years of professional experience administering, testing, implementing, and optimizing SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
US Citizen and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience designing and administering SQL and NoSQL databases in regulated or mission-critical environments
Proficiency with database performance tuning, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery planning
Experience with data migration, ETL, and conflict resolution workflows
Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity, privacy, and RMF requirements for IL4/IL5 systems
Experience supporting integration with AWS GovCloud, IoT data sources, and cloud-based data pipelines
Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to produce technical specifications and data flow diagrams
Experience supporting field deployment, troubleshooting, and operational support for distributed data systems

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable SQL and NoSQL databases for modules, including dosimeter, personnel, and inventory data
Develop and optimize data pipelines for ingestion, migration, and synchronization between edge devices, cloud services, and user applications
Support legacy data migration, conflict resolution, and data quality assurance workflows
Administer database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions in compliance with DoD requirements
Implement and maintain data encryption, access controls, and audit logging to ensure data security and privacy
Collaborate with backend, edge, and frontend teams to support seamless data integration and operational workflows
Monitor and tune database performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize queries for reliability and efficiency
Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for database schemas, data flows, and operational procedures
Participate in code reviews, security assessments, and compliance audits as required by contract and SOW
Provide technical support for user acceptance testing, deployment, and ongoing operations of data solutions