Senior Database Engineer Full Time

Location: Fort Meade, MD, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-20

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Database Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes – 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Database Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to become a key contributor to the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center (NEC) team, within the Enterprise Analytics and Integration Division. In this high-impact role, you will design secure, scalable, and innovative data management systems while establishing data management standards, requirements, quality assurance plans, and thorough security assessments. You will play a strategic role in supporting national defense, working 100% onsite at either Offutt AFB, NE or Fort Meade, MD.

Responsibilities

• Design and Innovation: Develop and implement secure, advanced database management systems designed for cloud-native environments such as AWS GovCloud.
• Low-Code Solutions: Utilize Oracle Application Express (APEX) low-code frameworks to create robust applications and enhance development efficiency.
• Database Integration: Establish seamless integrations between enterprise applications and Oracle databases to ensure optimal functionality, scalability, and system performance.
• Data Modeling: Translate business and operational requirements into logical data models, convert these into physical models, and design efficient, scalable database schemas.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database design, security protocols, and system architecture to support ongoing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field with 14+ years of relevant experience; OR
• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field with 12+ years of relevant experience; OR
• PhD/JD in a relevant technical field with 9+ years of experience in database engineering or administration.
  Equivalent work experience or specialized certifications (e.g., Oracle Database Certification, AWS Certified Database Specialty, or other industry-standard certifications) may be considered in place of a formal degree.

Required Clearance and Certifications:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance is required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.
• ship required.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience with Oracle database systems, including database administration, integration, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in developing and managing secure cloud computing environments, such as AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Experience in logical and physical data modeling and the creation of scalable database schemas.
• Proficient in SQL and PL/SQL scripting for database management, queries, and reporting.

Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge of Oracle Application Express (APEX) low-code development (or equivalent tools).
• Experience with containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and/or using CI/CD pipelines for database automation and integration.

Work Location

This is a 100% onsite position at Offutt AFB, NE or Fort Meade, MD.

Target salary range: $160,001 – $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.