GIS Database Engineer

  • SAIC
  • VA
  • Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

Description
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).

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.