Imagery Database Engineer

Meridian Systematics•St. Louis, MO

8d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Database Engineer / Imagery Data Administrator to support critical National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) imagery database operations. In this role, you will manage, maintain, and support multi-system imagery databases, ensure reliable database backups, handle international partner data requests, and facilitate the end-to-end distribution of incoming geospatial intelligence imagery. You will play a key role in developing a data-request tracking dashboard while contributing to modern DevSecOps deployment practices within a collaborative technical environment.

Requirements

Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance with eligibility to obtain a CI Polygraph.
Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in database administration, database maintenance, or software systems engineering.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical/business field.
Database & Querying Skills: Hands-on experience managing and maintaining imagery databases and SQL data stores.
Deployment & Infrastructure: Experience deploying, maintaining, and supporting applications within on-premise / data center environments.
Analytical & Interpersonal: Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills with a proven track record of working collaboratively in small technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on scripting experience using Python (e.g., running automated queries, data pipeline processing, or system utility scripts).
Basic front-end web development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React) for dashboard UI construction.
Operational understanding of modern DevSecOps processes and software release cycles.
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and deployment to Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.
Exposure to enterprise CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus).
Experience with search/analytics engines (Elasticsearch).
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code frameworks (Terraform, Helm).

Responsibilities

Perform routine and emergency database maintenance, system backups, and health checks across various NGA imagery databases.
Verify incoming imagery data feeds, ensuring accurate processing, indexing, and redistribution to designated downstream systems and foreign partners.
Process, validate, and track technical imagery requests submitted by foreign intelligence partners.
Design, build, and support an internal data request tracking dashboard using HTML, CSS, SQL, and database management applications.
Interoperability and system integration using specialized applications (e.g., IEC, MARGE, and customer-specific management platforms).
Research, design, develop, test, and modify database-driven applications and enterprise systems in alignment with customer strategic objectives.
Analyze user/business application requirements, identify operational needs, and execute systematic software/database upgrades over time.
Establish, expand, and improve automated system monitoring while strictly adhering to security protocols across development, testing, and production environments.
Support agile development workflows—participating in sprint planning, story definition, and effort estimations alongside a small, collaborative team.
Write automated unit test cases and integration tests, evaluate code quality via automated tools, and resolve defects during formal system testing.
Maintain clear documentation supporting software development standards, system policies, operational procedures, and release packages.
Utilize and align with the customer’s enterprise DevSecOps pipeline for seamless software releases and infrastructure maintenance.