TS/SCI w/ Poly - Database Engineer

Active TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Poly required prior to applicationThis is a highly coveted, mission critical, Systems Engineer role supporting CTMC! Join our team to have "tip of the spear" impact!Location is flexible between Tysons and Warrenton, VAWe are seeking a highly experienced Database Engineer with demonstrated expertise in relational database technologies across both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on technical knowledge, strong engineering design, and the ability to collaborate effectively across infrastructure, application, security, and data teams.This role requires advanced engineering expertise, documentation proficiency, design leadership, and cross-functional communication skills to support modernization, transformation, and operational excellence initiatives.Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience Minimum ten (10) years of related database technologies experienceRequired Knowledge/SkillsCandidates must demonstrate hands-on engineering expertise in the following relational database technologies (on-prem and cloud){{{{:}}}}Relational Database Platforms Microsoft SQL Server Oracle Database PostgreSQL (on-prem and cloud variants) MySQL Amazon RDS / Azure SQL Database / Google Cloud SQLCloud Platforms Amazon Web Services (AWS) Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Core Technical Competencies Database architecture and engineering design High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) Performance tuning and query optimization Backup and recovery strategies Database security, encryption, and compliance Migration from on-prem to cloud and hybrid environments Linux and Windows server environments Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python) CI/CD integration for database deploymentsDesired Skills Database containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Database monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Redgate, OEM, Cloud-native monitoring) Data replication and distributed systems Data warehouse platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, Azure Synapse) ETL frameworks and tools Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) Supporting federal government compliance frameworks Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures Supporting mission-critical or high-transaction environmentsKey Responsibilities Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for relational database technologies Document and analyze current-state (as-is) database environments while promptly coming up to speed Develop comprehensive engineering design documents for modernization, optimization, and transformation initiatives for the database to align with the organization technical vision Lead implementation of enhanced and future-state database architectures Design, deploy, configure, optimize, secure, and maintain database platforms across hybrid environments Collaborate closely with the department engineering teams, including Network, Storage, Windows and Linux Systems Operating, Cloud, Web Services, Software Development, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), and DevOps Partner with Software Engineers, Data Engineers (ETL), Data Modelers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts Ensure high availability, performance tuning, security hardening, and compliance adherence Provide database governance, standards, and best practices across the enterpriseRequirementsBenefitsLeading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!