Job description

Overview SAIC is hiring a Database Engineer to design and implement enterprise geospatial database solutions supporting mission‑critical applications. You will guide customers through data management strategies and implement secure, scalable environments. Responsibilities • Design and implement secure, high‑availability database solutions. • Collaborate across the entire implementation lifecycle. • Configure and maintain enterprise DB environments (backup, restore, HA/DR). • Monitor performance and tune databases (query optimization, indexing). • Implement security controls and compliance standards. • Automate routine tasks for efficiency. • Provide technical guidance for migrations, integrations, and enterprise architectures. Required Qualifications • Active TS/SCI is required to be considered for this role. • Willing and able to pass a polygraph. • 5+ years of hands‑on database design/administration for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA. • Experience with loading strategies, backup/recovery, performance tuning, security. • SQL and Python scripting experience. • Knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows. • Exposure to geospatial concepts (spatial data types, indexing, coordinate systems). • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly. • Bachelor's in CS, Math, GIS, or STEM. Desired Qualifications • Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases. • Security+ certification. • Knowledge integrating GIS with enterprise systems. • Industry certifications (Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon, PostgreSQL, Oracle).

Requirements

Must-haves

Design and implement secure, high‑availability database solutions.
Collaborate across the entire implementation lifecycle.
Configure and maintain enterprise DB environments (backup, restore, HA/DR).
Monitor performance and tune databases (query optimization, indexing).
Implement security controls and compliance standards.
Automate routine tasks for efficiency.
Provide technical guidance for migrations, integrations, and enterprise architectures.
Active TS/SCI is required to be considered for this role.
Willing and able to pass a polygraph.
5+ years of hands‑on database design/administration for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA.
Experience with loading strategies, backup/recovery, performance tuning, security.
SQL and Python scripting experience.
Knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows.
Exposure to geospatial concepts (spatial data types, indexing, coordinate systems).
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
Bachelor's in CS, Math, GIS, or STEM.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases.
Security+ certification.
Knowledge integrating GIS with enterprise systems.
Industry certifications (Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon, PostgreSQL, Oracle).

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Platform: oracle-cloud
Effort: medium