TS/SCI w/ Poly - Database Engineer (Multi DB/Multi Cloud)

Employment: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Education: Bachelor's Degree *Active TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Poly required prior to application This is a highly coveted, mission critical, Systems Engineer role supporting CTMC! Join our team to have "tip of the spear" impact! Location is flexible between Tysons and Warrenton, VA We are seeking a highly experienced Database Engineer with demonstrated expertise in relational database technologies across both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on technical knowledge, strong engineering design, and the ability to collaborate effectively across infrastructure, application, security, and data teams. This role requires advanced engineering expertise, documentation proficiency, design leadership, and cross-functional communication skills to support modernization, transformation, and operational excellence initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience  Minimum ten (10) years of related database technologies experience REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Candidates must demonstrate hands-on engineering expertise in the following relational database technologies (on-prem and cloud): Relational Database Platforms  Microsoft SQL Server  Oracle Database  PostgreSQL (on-prem and cloud variants)  MySQL  Amazon RDS / Azure SQL Database / Google Cloud SQL Cloud Platforms  Amazon Web Services (AWS)  Microsoft Azure  Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Core Technical Competencies  Database architecture and engineering design  High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR)  Performance tuning and query optimization  Backup and recovery strategies  Database security, encryption, and compliance  Migration from on-prem to cloud and hybrid environments  Linux and Windows server environments  Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)  CI/CD integration for database deployments DESIRED SKILLS  Database containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)  Database monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Redgate, OEM, Cloud-native monitoring)  Data replication and distributed systems  Data warehouse platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, Azure Synapse)  ETL frameworks and tools  Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)  Supporting federal government compliance frameworks  Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures  Supporting mission-critical or high-transaction environments KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for relational database technologies  Document and analyze current-state (as-is) database environments while promptly coming up to speed  Develop comprehensive engineering design documents for modernization, optimization, and transformation initiatives for the database to align with the organization technical vision  Lead implementation of enhanced and future-state database architectures  Design, deploy, configure, optimize, secure, and maintain database platforms across hybrid environments  Collaborate closely with the department engineering teams, including Network, Storage, Windows and Linux Systems Operating, Cloud, Web Services, Software Development, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), and DevOps  Partner with Software Engineers, Data Engineers (ETL), Data Modelers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts  Ensure high availability, performance tuning, security hardening, and compliance adherence  Provide database governance, standards, and best practices across the enterprise Requirements QUALIFICATIONS  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience  Minimum ten (10) years of related database technologies experience REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Candidates must demonstrate hands-on engineering expertise in the following relational database technologies (on-prem and cloud): Relational Database Platforms  Microsoft SQL Server  Oracle Database  PostgreSQL (on-prem and cloud variants)  MySQL  Amazon RDS / Azure SQL Database / Google Cloud SQL Cloud Platforms  Amazon Web Services (AWS)  Microsoft Azure  Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Core Technical Competencies  Database architecture and engineering design  High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR)  Performance tuning and query optimization  Backup and recovery strategies  Database security, encryption, and compliance  Migration from on-prem to cloud and hybrid environments  Linux and Windows server environments  Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)  CI/CD integration for database deployments DESIRED SKILLS  Database containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)  Database monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Redgate, OEM, Cloud-native monitoring)  Data replication and distributed systems  Data warehouse platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, Azure Synapse)  ETL frameworks and tools  Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)  Supporting federal government compliance frameworks  Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures  Supporting mission-critical or high-transaction environments KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for relational database technologies  Document and analyze current-state (as-is) database environments while promptly coming up to speed  Develop comprehensive engineering design documents for modernization, optimization, and transformation initiatives for the database to align with the organization technical vision  Lead implementation of enhanced and future-state database architectures  Design, deploy, configure, optimize, secure, and maintain database platforms across hybrid environments  Collaborate closely with the department engineering teams, including Network, Storage, Windows and Linux Systems Operating, Cloud, Web Services, Software Development, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), and DevOps  Partner with Software Engineers, Data Engineers (ETL), Data Modelers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts  Ensure high availability, performance tuning, security hardening, and compliance adherence  Provide database governance, standards, and best practices across the enterprise Benefits Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!