Senior Database Engineer

Chenega Corporation•Wolf Trap, VA

16h•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Database Engineer will work with a broad range of customers on enterprise database design and implementation strategies while applying Esri technology best practices. This role involves consulting with customers to understand business and technical requirements, designing enterprise data management strategies, and implementing those strategies throughout the engagement life cycle. The engineer 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.

Requirements

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
Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
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 nontechnical project managers or customers
Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting, as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it

Nice To Haves

Experience in technical support or customer-facing GIS roles
Experience with data conversion or migration
Knowledge of Linux and UNIX environments
Familiarity with web mapping and remote sensing tools
Proficiency in Python scripting and SQL
GIS certifications

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions to support mission-critical applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams during all phases 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
Other duties as assigned