Database Engineer (DBE) with Poly Clearance Required

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Annapolis Junction, MD

59d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves comprehensive technical planning and execution across the full system lifecycle, including system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and sustainment. Proficiency or exposure to Linux is a plus as many systems rely on Linux-based environments for development, deployment, and operational support. At Lockheed Martin, we're a leading aerospace and defense company that's shaping the future of cyber and intelligence. We're committed to: Innovating at the Edge: Harnessing the latest advancements in cyber, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to stay ahead of emerging threats and opportunities. Supporting Our Mission: Equipping our employees with the tools, resources, and expertise they need to deliver innovative cyber and intelligence solutions that protect our nation, our allies, and our way of life. Experience in-depth technical assessments at all levels, from initial concept through design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and eventual system disposal. Empowering Career Growth: Providing ongoing training, mentorship, and development opportunities to help our cyber and intelligence professionals stay at the forefront of their field and achieve their career goals. Competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Rewards and recognition for your hard work. Medical and dental coverage. 401k retirement savings plan. Paid time off for work/life balance.

Requirements

This position requires in-scope poly, within 7 years.
The candidate must have experience with PostgreSQL and PostGIS.

Nice To Haves

Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL).
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
Exposure to other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) or NoSQL systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas, indexes, and queries for performance and scalability.
Monitor and tune database performance using native tools and custom scripts.
Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and replication strategies.
Collaborate with developers to refine complex queries and stored procedures.
Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
Document database architecture, processes, and best practices.