GIS Database Engineer

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.

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).