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Database Engineer

Location: McLean, VA, United States
Date Posted: Mar 13, 2025

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Description

Title: Database Engineer 
Location: Remote 
Terms: Full-time 
Clearance: Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Security Clearance
Travel: 0-20% 
Certifications: See below for required certifications
Experience: 4 or more years of relevant experience with database configuration, maintenance, and administration
Education: Bachelor's Degree
  
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Overview 

The Database Engineer will support ITA’s mission-critical applications and systems by designing, developing, and maintaining both custom and non-custom databases. This role involves identifying data sources, designing data flow and decomposition diagrams, and documenting database processes. 
The Database Engineer will be responsible for database security, access management, performance optimization, and query development, ensuring compliance with ITA’s governance and security policies. The role also requires experience in database backup, disaster recovery planning, and Azure-based database solutions. 
This position requires hands-on experience with ITA's core databases, including: 

  • Microsoft SQL Server
    Azure SQL Database
    MySQL
    PostgreSQL
    Oracle

Responsibilities: 

  • Design, develop, and maintain custom and non-custom databases to support ITA’s business operations.

  • Design and implement scalable data storage solutions, ensuring efficient data organization and retrieval in cloud-based environments (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics).

    Develop and optimize data processing pipelines, leveraging ETL frameworks, batch, and real-time data streaming solutions (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Event Hubs).

  • Secure, monitor, and enhance data storage and processing workflows, applying best practices in encryption, role-based access control (RBAC), performance tuning, and system health monitoring

    Create data decomposition and data flow diagrams, ensuring data integrity and efficiency.

  • Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies for performance improvements.

  • Implement database security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and role-based permissions.

  • Manage database backups, disaster recovery plans, and high-availability solutions.

  • Ensure database compliance with ITA’s governance frameworks, security policies, and ITSM standards.

  • Collaborate with software engineers and system administrators to integrate database solutions with cloud-hosted applications.

  • Perform patch management, upgrades, and database migrations, including Azure cloud migrations.

  • Monitor database performance and system health, resolving bottlenecks and optimizing storage

  
Requirements: 

  • Four or more years of experience in database engineering, administration, and maintenance

  • Must have hands on experience with Azure Data Services such as Lakehouse Synapse, Data Factory, Data Pipelines, Data Flows. Event Hub, Streams are nice to have

  • Must have experience developing and troubleshooting Stored Procedures and SQL DDL and DML

  • Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database. MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle are nice to have

  • Experience designing scalable and secure database architectures

  • Strong knowledge of SQL query optimization, indexing, and database performance tuning

  • Hands-on experience with database security, data encryption, and compliance policies

  • Experience with database patching and maintenance to ensure system stability.

  • Ability to develop and enforce database usage standards, policies, and procedures

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

    (Required) 

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

    (Required) 
  
Preferred Certifications: 

  • Additional certifications in Oracle Database Administration, MySQL, or PostgreSQL are a plus.

     
Salary: $130,000 - 170,000 
RIVA Benefits: 
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching 
  • HSA/FSA Spending Accounts 
  • Long- and short-term disability 
  • Pet Insurance 
  • Wellness Program Initiatives 
  • RIVA Flex  
  • Additional Workplace Benefits 
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protect class.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [email protected].  Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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