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210 Database Engineer 3

ARSIEM

Annapolis Junction, MDFull-time$171–191K/yrPosted 5 days agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$171–191K/yr
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

IAT Level II ComplianceTS/SCI clearance

Job overview

ARSIEM seeks a Database Engineer 3 to support a government client in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role covers database design, development, implementation, administration, and data storage and retrieval, from requirements through system acceptance testing and initial operational capability. The engineer develops database structures and software, translates requirements into queries and schemas, and evaluates system improvements. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and U.S. citizenship are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Oracle Database InstallationOracle Database PatchingOracle Enterprise ManagerOracle Data GuardLinuxLinux CommandsBash ScriptingMongoInformation Assurance

Qualifications

10 Years DBE ExperienceBachelor's in Technical Discipline or 5 Years DBE ExperienceIAT Level II ComplianceActive TS/SCI With PolygraphU.S. Citizenship

Full job description

About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.

ARSIEM is currently looking for a Database Engineer 3. The position will support one of our Government clients in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities

  • Provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis.

  • Develops relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software.

  • Projects long-range requirements for database administration and design.

  • Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls.

  • The DBE works primarily at the front end of the lifecycle-requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

  • Develops requirements from a projects inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems).

  • Assists with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts.

  • Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable document by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file; and builds complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with installation and patching associated with Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard

  • Linux OS, Linux Commands, Bash Scripting

  • Nice to have: Mongo experience

  • Ten (10) years’ experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

  • Five (5) years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

  • Experience in Information Assurance: DoD 8570.01-M compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II is required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Support the database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis activities

  • Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development and/or maintenance efforts

  • Support the development of long and short term requirements for database administration and design

  • Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software

  • Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable database schema by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file

  • Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development

  • Lead development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development

  • Lead development of databases, database parser software, and database loading software

  • Develop requirement recommendations from a projects inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e., simple to complex systems)

  • Develop a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls

  • Direct fulfillment of requirements from a projects inception to it conclusion

  • Direct organization of requirements and data into a usable database schema by directing development of ad hoc queries, scripts, macros, updates to existing queries

  • Direct the overall database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and has to make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls

  • Direct the development of complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active TS/SCI with a polygraph. You must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $5,000, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

How this job compares

Set against the 481 open Database Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$171–191K/yr
  • US median$126–246K/yr370 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $181K, is 7% below the US median midpoint ($195K) — in the middle half of Database Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open Database Engineer jobs in Maryland and 481 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Database Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (418 postings).
Education
140 of the 481 open Database Engineer jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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