SAIC

GIS Database Engineer

SAIC • $160K — $200K *
Vienna, VA 22182In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance is mandatory.
  • Must pass a polygraph examination.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with database design and administration (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA).
  • Proficient in loading strategies, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with SQL and Python scripting.
  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows environments.
  • Familiarity with geospatial concepts including spatial data types and coordinate systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement secure, high-availability database solutions.
  • Collaborate across the entire implementation lifecycle with stakeholders.
  • Configure and maintain enterprise database environments, including backup and restoration.
  • Monitor performance and tune databases for efficiency.
  • Implement security controls in compliance with standards.
  • Automate routine database maintenance tasks.
  • Provide technical guidance for data migrations and integrations.

Benefits

  • Ongoing application acceptance; no deadline for submissions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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).

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at SAIC

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar GIS Database Engineer jobs:

NationwideVienna, VA