Senior SQL Developer

ShorePoint•Herndon, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior SQL Developer to support a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) modernization initiative focused on identity, access and entitlement transformation. This role plays a critical part in reverse-engineering legacy data logic and translating it into modern, identity-centric models that align with Zero Trust principles. The ideal Senior SQL Developer candidate will bring deep SQL expertise, strong analytical skills and hands-on experience modernizing legacy relational systems in mission-critical environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market.

Requirements

Expert-level understanding of relational database design, SQL development and performance optimization in enterprise environments.
Strong experience modernizing legacy databases and translating procedural data logic into identity-centric and access-driven models.
Deep understanding of how identity, entitlement and authorization data supports Zero Trust architecture.
Ability to design secure, auditable and scalable database solutions aligned with least privilege and compliance requirements.
Proven capability to document complex technical solutions clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working in environments where legacy systems are actively being modernized or decommissioned.
Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience with advanced T-SQL development, including stored procedures, triggers, Common Table Expressions (CTEs), performance tuning and bulk data tools such as Bulk Copy Program (BCP) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
10+ years of experience developing in at least one modern programming language (Python, C# or Java) for automation and custom integration.
7+ years of proven experience migrating legacy relational systems to modern platforms, including data profiling, schema mapping and transformation to identity-centric models.
Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to design scalable, maintainable data architectures and models that support enterprise identity, access and Zero Trust initiatives.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities as legacy systems are modernized and decommissioned.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, in compliance with federal contract requirements (no dual citizenship).

Nice To Haves

Industry recognized certifications.
Experience integrating SQL-based data solutions with cloud or Software as a Service (SaaS) platform.
Demonstrated ability to present architectural designs and migration strategies to senior leadership and client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Reverse-engineer legacy stored procedures to determine how user permissions, entitlements, and roles are calculated, translating that logic into modern, Zero Trust–aligned identity and access models.
Design and maintain logical and physical data models that support identity, authorization and access use cases, including mapping complex relational schemas to flat or attribute-based identity profiles.
Design and build custom data extraction and transformation routines using T-SQL and scripting languages (Python/PowerShell) to migrate and integrate data from Sybase into Okta and related platforms.
Analyze and optimize stored procedures, queries, indexing strategies and data pipelines to ensure scalability, reliability and performance in high-volume and mission-critical environments.
Implement database-level security controls, auditing, encryption and least-privilege access patterns in alignment with Zero Trust principles and federal security requirements.
Produce high-quality technical documentation, architectural diagrams and repeatable migration recipes to guide developers and stakeholders through the new identity data structures.
Translate business, security and IAM requirements into scalable SQL and data integration designs that support Zero Trust objectives.
Collaborate with product, engineering and security teams; provide architectural guidance; conduct code reviews; and mentor developers to promote consistent, high-quality data solutions.
Develop reconciliation and validation scripts to ensure 100% data integrity between legacy Sybase systems and target identity platforms.