> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/532488-database-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/532488-database-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Engineer - **Company:** IBA InfoTech Inc. - **Location:** Dulles, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Data Migration, Data Security, Database Security, Memory Management, Apache Hadoop, MapReduce, Hardware Platform Interface, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle Databases, Software Configuration Management, SQL Databases, Unstructured Data, XPath, Data Processing, Database Optimization, Information Technology, Legacy Systems, Vmware - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ibainfotech.com/database-engineer ## About the Role * Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance required. * U.S. Citizenship required. * Must have minimum of have 4 years of relevant professional experience. * MYSQL knowledge. * XPath programming experience required. * Possess knowledge of SQL Server and its tools including the facets of successfully administering a wide range of simple to highly complex environments. * Experience with data and schema design and engineering. * Demonstrated practical experience with data migration from legacy systems to central repositories. * Industry standard exchange schema implementation experience (E.g. Cybox or Capec). * Be able to evaluate and install new software releases, patches and system upgrades. * Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of database tuning: software configuration, memory usage, data access, data manipulation, SQL, and physical storage. * Experience supporting technology strategy / roadmap. * Experience with development and execution of database security policies, procedures and auditing-experience with database authentication methods, authorization methods, and data encryption techniques. * Possess good communication skills, both oral and written. * Must work well in a team environment as well as independently. * Must exhibit good time management skills, independent decision making capability; focus on customer service. * Ability to work with the other technical members of the team to administer and support the overall database and applications environment. Desired Skills: * Experience database engineering support to DHS, DoD or Intelligence Customers. * Data Scientist skills and experience. * Understanding of Certification and Accreditation (NIST 800-53) processes as they apply to database technologies. * Operating system and hardware platform knowledge preferred. * Apache Hadoop, PostgresSQL or VMware or Oracle DBMS knowledge. * Experience working with large unstructured data sets. * Experience with Map/Reduce technologies. * Experience with process development and deployment. * Trained in Six Sigma Methodology. * ITIL knowledge and certification. * Familiarity with SAFe. ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Scrape, Train, Predict: The Lifecycle of Data for AI Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1652-scrape-train-predict-the-lifecycle-of-data-for-ai-applications) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)