GIS Database Engineer

• Travel Required: Yes - 10% of the time
• Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

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).

About Us

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.