SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

GIS Database Engineer

Database AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVienna, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required, and the candidate must be willing and able to pass a polygraph.
At least five years of hands-on database design and administration experience with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA.
Experience with data-loading strategies, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and security.
Experience with SQL and Python scripting.
Knowledge of Linux, Unix, and Windows.
Exposure to geospatial concepts, including spatial data types, indexing, and coordinate systems.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or STEM is required.

Responsibilities

Design and implement secure, high-availability database solutions.
Collaborate across the entire implementation lifecycle.
Configure and maintain enterprise database environments, including backup, restore, and high availability/disaster recovery.
Monitor database performance and tune databases through query optimization and indexing.
Implement security controls and compliance standards.
Automate routine tasks to improve efficiency.
Provide technical guidance for migrations, integrations, and enterprise architectures.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases.
Security+ certification.
Knowledge of integrating GIS with enterprise systems.
Industry certifications from Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.

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).

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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