Database Engineer

RIVA Solutions Inc. • Washington, DC

1d • $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the NTIA ISCOM program by engineering secure Azure and hybrid database solutions supporting mission-critical Federal systems. Designs, implements, secures, optimizes, and supports Azure SQL, Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, and hybrid database environments while collaborating with DevOps and infrastructure teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years database engineering experience.
• Expertise with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, Cosmos DB.
• T-SQL, PowerShell, Azure CLI.
• Experience with Azure PaaS/IaaS, performance tuning, backup, security, and DevOps.
• U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Azure Database Administrator certification.
• Department of Commerce or NTIA experience.
• Hybrid or multi-cloud database experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, and Cosmos DB.
• Optimize database performance, indexing, and storage.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high availability.
• Implement security, auditing, and compliance controls.
• Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Support CI/CD and DevOps automation.
• Troubleshoot database issues and mentor junior staff.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree