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# Database Engineer Entry Level

- **Company:** CyberPoint International
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Program Optimization, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Design, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Redis, SQL Databases, Unstructured Data, Non-relational Database, Data Management
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9160777/database-engineer-entry-level

## About the Role

* US Citizenship
 * Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Polygraph
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
 * Five (5) years of additional DBE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree
 * Experience with relational and non-relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
 * Experience with SQL and associated tools (eg SQL Developer)
 * Ability to support database administration and design requirements

What Will Set You Apart

 * Experience with Elasticsearch

## Description

As a Database Engineer at CyberPoint, you will support the design, development and maintenance of database systems that enable mission-critical capabilities. You'll work with structured and unstructured data, helping ensure data integrity, availability and performance across systems.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

When you become a part of CyberPoint you are joining a dynamic, diverse, fast-growing company that welcomes creative thought and ambition. We're committed to creating an environment where each employee can thrive.

What You'll Do

 * Support database design, development and administration activities
 * Work with relational and non-relational databases (eg Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
 * Write and maintain SQL queries and scripts using tools such as SQL Developer
 * Assist in developing short and long term database requirements
 * Support data management, performance tuning and system optimization efforts
 * Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to support mission objectives


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