Sr. Database Engineer I (Security Focus)

Sr. Database Engineer I (Security Focus)

TBM Technology Consulting, LLC is looking for a Senior Database Engineer I to support a contract in person at the State Department. You will be part of a talented team of professionals that demonstrate superb technical competency and delivering mission critical solutions.

As Sr. Database Engineer I (Security Focus), you’ll design, deploy, and sustain secure database environments that support enterprise security platforms, analytics, and SIEM capabilities in classified, mission‐critical systems. This role partners with cybersecurity, SIEM, and infrastructure teams to support enclave‐based data migrations, optimize high‐volume log and telemetry pipelines, and ensure resilient backup and recovery. The ideal candidate has strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases, performance tuning for large‐scale security data, and implementing encryption and access controls in TS/SCI environments under federal compliance requirements.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, and value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Design, deploy, and maintain databases supporting security platforms and analytics systems
• Optimize database performance for high-volume log ingestion and querying
• Support migration of security data from shared systems into enclave-specific databases
• Implement backup, recovery, and data integrity processes in classified environments
• Enforce database security controls, including encryption and access management
• Collaborate with SIEM teams to ensure proper data ingestion, normalization, and retention

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 5+ years of experience as a database engineer
• Strong experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch)
• Experience supporting large-scale data environments (log aggregation, telemetry, event data)
• Knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization
• Experience implementing encryption at rest and in transit
• Understanding of data retention policies and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with Linux-based database environments

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently hold an ACTIVE Department of Defense TS/SCI Clearance ( top secret/sensitive compartmented information clearance) This will be verified by our FSO prior to interviewing.
• Strong experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch)?
• Experience supporting large-scale data environments (log aggregation, telemetry, event data)?
• Knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization?
• Experience implementing encryption at rest and in transit?
• Understanding of data retention policies and compliance requirements?
• Familiarity with Linux-based database environments?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Data Base Engineering: 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20451 (Required)

Work Location: In person