Full-Time

Database Engineer/Oracle Database Administrator

Momentum Engineering

Momentum Engineering

11-50 employees

Designs secure cloud-based data architectures

Compensation Overview

$170k - $235k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Bash
Python
JavaScript
NoSQL
SQL
Java
Postgres
Perl
MongoDB
Oracle
Database Administration

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Requirements
  • Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
  • Must have at least 10 years of high-level, in-depth, dedicated database experience
  • Must have in-depth experience as a Database Administrator to include proficiency in tasks such as data migration, data replication, user administration, backup and recovery, performance tuning, issue investigation, issue resolution, and general administration
  • Must have a solid understanding of databases, primarily Oracle and/or other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB
  • Must have experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL, and SQL in general
  • Must have experience scripting with JavaScript, Bash/Linux shell scripting (in general), Perl, and/or Python
  • Must have knowledge of programming languages to include Java
  • Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices
  • Must be able to effectively plan and prioritize tasking
  • Must be capable of performing high quality work both independently, and with a team, in a fast-moving environment
Responsibilities
  • Support 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-term and short-term requirements for database administration and design
  • Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software
  • Translate requirements and data into usable database schemas by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, making updates to existing queries, and creating new queries to manipulate data into a master file
  • Assist in the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development
  • Develop requirement recommendations from a project's inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e. simple to complex systems)
  • Develop database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
  • Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and/or as a member of an Agile team
  • Experience with Cassandra
  • Experience with MongoDB

Momentum Engineering builds secure, cloud-based data engineering solutions that help clients run mission-critical analytics and improve software performance. Its offerings center on designing robust data architectures and data-driven engineering methodologies, implemented through DevOps and DevSecOps practices to ensure reliable, measurable performance. The company differentiates itself by focusing on secure architectures tailored to clients' needs, rigorous evaluation and validation of data-driven approaches, and a client-focused service model with collaborative culture and profit-sharing to attract top talent. The goal is to provide dependable data infrastructure and engineering processes that enable better analytics outcomes and software reliability for engineers, analysts, developers, and instructors.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2026 job postings show active hiring for cloud and data engineering roles.
  • The company targets DoD and Intelligence Community programs, where switching costs stay high.
  • Employee benefits and profit-sharing strengthen retention against larger federal contractors.

What critics are saying

  • Momentum Engineering is tiny; one lost prime subcontract can crush utilization quickly.
  • Website lists no public funding, making growth dependent on contract wins and renewals.
  • Security-cleared staffing is fragile; clearance attrition or contract recompetes can force layoffs within months.

What makes Momentum Engineering unique

  • 2025 website claims over a dozen DLA, DHS, and NSA subcontract engagements.
  • LinkedIn lists 2015 founding, 11-50 employees, and Columbia, Maryland headquarters.
  • Jobs emphasize TS/SCI, full-scope polygraphs, and secure AWS data pipelines.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan