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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Database Engineer - **Company:** VTG Defense - **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $240,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Security, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Windows Servers, MySQL, Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Web Services, Backup and Restore, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Snowflake, Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Kubernetes, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Database Replication, Redgate, Database Monitoring, Puppet, Terraform, Azure Synapse Analytics, Docker, Amazon Redshift - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17996623?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17996623%2FSenior-Database-Engineer-Virginia-Tysons-Corner ## About the Role Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is 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., * 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 experience PayRange: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $180,000-$240,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range. ## Description Candidates 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 SQL Cloud 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 deployments DESIRED 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) * Massively Parallel Processing database administration experience (MPP DBA) * Ansible (or similar IT automation tools like Puppet or Chef) * Supporting federal government compliance frameworks * Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures * Supporting mission-critical or high-transaction environments, * 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 enterprise ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)