GIS Database Engineer

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.

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