Database Engineer

The Database Engineer / Senior Database Architect will provide senior-level technical expertise to support the design, performance, security, scalability, and sustainment of the GEOMAP data environment. This role serves as a reach-back subject matter expert supporting database architecture, data engineering, data stewardship, troubleshooting, modernization, and integration activities across cloud-hosted mission systems. The Database Engineer will work closely with cloud, DevSecOps, software, testing, and production support teams to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing data services supporting Air Force geospatial capabilities.

*This position is contingent based upon contract award.*

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level database engineering and architecture support for GEOMAP applications, services, and associated data environments.
• Design, review, and optimize database architectures to support performance, scalability, availability, and maintainability in cloud-hosted environments.
• Support administration, tuning, troubleshooting, and sustainment of relational and non-relational database platforms.
• Analyze complex database performance issues, data integrity concerns, and recurring operational problems and recommend durable corrective actions.
• Support database design activities for new features, enhancements, technical refresh efforts, and modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with software engineers, cloud engineers, DevSecOps engineers, testers, and support personnel to ensure effective integration between application and data layers.
• Assist with database migration, schema updates, data transformation, backup and recovery planning, and environment synchronization activities.
• Support development and refinement of data models, metadata, database standards, and data management best practices.
• Contribute to release planning, deployment support, and validation activities for database-related changes across development, test, and production environments.
• Review and recommend approaches for database security, access controls, auditing, encryption, vulnerability remediation, and compliance alignment.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, data flow descriptions, operating procedures, and database support artifacts.
• Provide reach-back support for surge requirements, high-priority investigations, complex database challenges, and technical assessments as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in database engineering, database architecture, data platform support, or related technical roles.
• Experience designing, administering, and optimizing enterprise database environments in cloud or hybrid infrastructures.
• Experience with relational database platforms such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or similar enterprise technologies.
• Experience with cloud-hosted database services and modern data architecture patterns.
• Experience supporting database performance tuning, replication, backup and recovery, schema design, and troubleshooting in production environments.
• Experience working in Agile, DevSecOps, or CI/CD-based software delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of database security, access management, auditing, and data protection practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a mission-focused DoD environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting secure AWS environments and cloud database services.
• Experience with geospatial data platforms, GIS applications, or Esri-related data environments.
• Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, data migration, and data stewardship activities for enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with containerized application environments and the interaction between database services and Kubernetes-based platforms.
• Experience supporting RMF, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and secure system hardening practices.
• Relevant database, cloud, or security certifications.

About Us
Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and communities we serve.

Benefits
Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, voluntary supplemental benefits, and access to an employee assistance program. The package also includes educational assistance, with tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.