Senior Database Engineer Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Pay: $61.47 - $92.21 hourly, depending on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and other company-sponsored benefits
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Are you a senior database professional who enjoys designing scalable database solutions, optimizing performance, and ensuring critical data remains secure, available, and reliable?

PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Database Analyst to lead the administration, design, implementation, security, and optimization of enterprise database environments supporting mission-critical government operations. This role is ideal for an experienced database professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, supporting large-scale systems, and helping organizations maximize the value and performance of their data environments.

This opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with experience in database administration, database architecture, data management, database security, enterprise databases, performance tuning, disaster recovery, cloud database technologies, or database modernization initiatives.

About PEMCCO

PEMCCO supports complex technical and operational programs by providing skilled professionals who help customers achieve mission success. We offer opportunities to work on impactful projects, collaborate with experienced teams, and contribute to innovative solutions that support critical government operations.

Job Overview

As a Senior Database Analyst, you will serve as a senior database professional responsible for managing enterprise database environments that support critical business and operational requirements. You will lead efforts to ensure database availability, security, performance, and scalability while supporting modernization initiatives, system integrations, and mission-focused technology solutions.

This position offers the opportunity to work with complex database environments, influence technology decisions, and provide technical leadership across a variety of high-impact programs.

What You'll Do

• Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise database environments
• Design, implement, and support database architectures and solutions
• Monitor database performance and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability
• Develop and implement database security measures, access controls, and data protection strategies
• Plan and execute database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities
• Analyze and resolve complex database performance, availability, and operational issues
• Support database upgrades, migrations, integrations, and modernization efforts
• Develop and maintain database standards, procedures, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with software developers, engineers, system administrators, and stakeholders to support operational requirements
• Evaluate emerging database technologies and recommend improvements or enhancements
• Ensure database environments comply with organizational, contractual, and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior database professionals
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Ten (10) years of experience in database administration, database management, data administration, or a related information technology field
• Strong knowledge of database administration principles, technologies, and best practices
• Knowledge of database architecture, design, performance optimization, and lifecycle management
• Knowledge of database security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues
• Ability to analyze system requirements and implement effective database solutions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and lead technical efforts
• Proficiency with database management tools and related technologies
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required
  

Preferred Experience

• Advanced coursework or specialized training in database administration, information systems, cloud technologies, or related disciplines
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
• Experience managing enterprise-scale database environments
• Experience leading database migration, consolidation, or modernization projects
• Experience supporting high-availability database architectures and disaster recovery solutions
• Experience mentoring technical staff or leading database teams
  

Why Join PEMCCO?

• Support critical government and customer missions through advanced database technologies
• Work with enterprise-scale database environments and complex information systems
• Lead initiatives that improve performance, reliability, security, and data availability
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, developers, and technology professionals
• Influence modernization efforts and database technology strategies
• Expand your expertise across database architecture, security, and enterprise data management
• Build a rewarding career in a collaborative and mission-focused environment
  

Work Environment

• Professional office and technical work environments
• Work may be performed at company facilities, customer locations, or designated project sites as needed
• Regular use of computers, database administration tools, and communication systems
• Frequent collaboration with developers, engineers, administrators, customers, and stakeholders
  

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional company-sponsored benefits
  

Apply Today

If you're an experienced database professional looking to lead complex database initiatives, optimize enterprise systems, and support mission-critical operations, we encourage you to apply.

Join PEMCCO and help deliver the secure, reliable, and high-performing database solutions that support mission success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.