Database Engineer

Bridge Core (BCore) • $200K — $225K *
Warrenton, VA 20187In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in relational database technologies (both on-premises and cloud).
  • Proficient in Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and major cloud database services.
  • Deep understanding of database architecture, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and backup and recovery tactics.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing and implementing database solutions.
  • Drive modernization efforts by enhancing database architecture and engineering designs.
  • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery systems are effectively managed.
  • Optimize database performance through tuning and efficient query processes.
  • Document database processes and procedures related to engineering design and operational excellence.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Life and disability insurance options.
  • Employee referral bonuses and stipends.
Full Job Description
Overview

Database Engineer

Warrenton/Tysons, VA

TS/SCI with Poly

Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government's mission and our client's business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation's cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a Database Engineer in Warrenton or Tysons, Virginia.

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications:

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 Qualifications:
  • 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)
  • Massively Parallel Processing database administration experience (MPP DBA)
  • Ansible (or similar IT automation tools like Puppet or Chef)
  • Supporting federal government compliance frameworks
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures
  • Supporting mission-critical or high-transaction environments


What you can expect from us

  • The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $200,000 - 225,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
  • Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more.

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