Senior Levels

NV5•St. Louis, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geospatial Database Engineer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels NV5 Geospatial (NV5G) is actively recruiting qualified and cleared Geospatial Database Engineers to support national security client sites in the Northern Virginia and St. Louis, MO areas. Candidates will work with a broad range of customers on enterprise database design and implementation strategies while applying Esri technology best practices. You will consult with customers to understand business and technical requirements, design enterprise data management strategies, and implement those strategies throughout the engagement life cycle. You will work both independently and as part of project teams to configure back-end geospatial database management capabilities that support customer workflows utilizing ArcGIS web, desktop, and mobile applications. A Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI are required conditions of employment.

Requirements

US citizenship with Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field
5+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA
Familiarity with database design principles, data loading techniques, backup and recovery solutions, performance monitoring and tuning, database maintenance, and security
Scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows
Knowledge of Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows environments
Exposure to geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical peers and non-technical project managers or customers

Nice To Haves

Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases
CompTIA Security+ certification
Knowledge of integrating GIS with other enterprise systems
One or more industry standard IT certifications (such as Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon, PostgreSQL, Oracle

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions to support mission-critical applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams during all phase of implementation including requirements, analysis, design, build/configuration, and deployment
Configure and maintain database environments, including backup, restore, high-availability, and disaster recovery strategies
Monitor 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 environments
Automate routine database loading, maintenance, and monitoring tasks to improve efficiency
Provide technical guidance and best practices for database design, migration, and integration projects