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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Database Engineer - **Company:** Gridiron IT Solutions LLC - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Legacy Database, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Migration, Relational Databases, Identity and Access Management, IT Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Windows Servers, Operational Databases, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Transact-SQL, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Software Security, HybridCloud, Database Migration, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Database Monitoring - **Published:** November 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9280495/senior-database-engineer ## About the Role 8+ years of hands-on experience in database engineering, database administration, enterprise IT operations, or a related technical discipline. Experience administering enterprise relational database technologies, including Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server. Strong proficiency in SQL, database troubleshooting, performance tuning, and query optimization. Production database experience covering patching, upgrades, backups, recovery, security administration, and incident resolution. Experience with database migration, data integrity, and systems integration concepts. Working knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux environments. Ability to independently investigate complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. Experience collaborating with infrastructure, application, cybersecurity, and engineering teams in complex enterprise environments. Strong problem-solving, technical documentation, and communication skills. Active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Current DoD 8140/8570-compliant certification satisfying position requirements, such as Security+ CE or an approved equivalent. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an approved equivalent combination of education, technical training, industry certifications, and directly applicable experience. Desired Qualifications Experience administering Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or SQL Server environments hosted in Azure. Experience migrating Oracle databases to Microsoft SQL Server or Azure SQL. Proficiency in Oracle PL/SQL, Microsoft T-SQL, or related database programming languages. Experience with PowerShell, Python, or other administration and automation scripting languages. Experience supporting enterprise Identity Management or Identity, Credential, and Access Management solutions. Familiarity with Azure infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments, secure application integrations, cloud-native database architectures, and infrastructure automation. Experience with database monitoring, performance analytics, and automated operational reporting. Experience implementing DoD STIGs, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity compliance requirements. Previous experience supporting DISA, DoD enterprise networks, or other mission-critical government IT environments. Familiarity with ITIL-based service management and enterprise change control processes. Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Database certifications, or similar cloud and database credentials. ## Description GridIron IT is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Database Engineer with an active Secret Clearances. In this role, you will maintain, secure, optimize, and modernize enterprise database systems across Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Azure technologies. You will partner with engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, identity management, and application teams to ensure reliable operations while advancing modernization initiatives in classified and security-restricted environments. Responsibilities Administer, maintain, monitor, and optimize enterprise Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Azure SQL environments. Ensure database availability, performance, reliability, security, and integrity across production and non-production systems. Troubleshoot complex database issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions. Perform performance tuning, patching, upgrades, backups, recovery, security administration, and lifecycle maintenance. Monitor database health, resource utilization, and operational performance to proactively identify and resolve issues. Maintain technical documentation, configuration baselines, and operational procedures. Support modernization of legacy database environments, including migrations from Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL. Assist with database architecture, schema design, data migration, replication, connectivity, and systems integration. Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, scripts, and database processes. Develop automation for database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting using PowerShell, Python, or similar tools. Implement access management, auditing, encryption, vulnerability remediation, DoD STIGs, and applicable security configuration standards. Participate in ITIL-based incident, problem, change, and configuration management processes. Collaborate with infrastructure, application, cybersecurity, cloud, and Identity Management teams to improve mission-critical services.