Database Engineer - Majestic 28239

Requisition Number: 28239. Required Travel: 0–10%. Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non‑Exempt. Anticipated Salary Range: $200,000. Security Clearance: TS/SCI. Level of Experience: Mid.

Job Description

HII’s Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting‑edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives. We are actively looking for a Database Engineer. This position is part of our Cyber and Intelligence division, which plays a critical role in supporting Enterprise‑Level Security and Modernization efforts across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, physical facilities, and personnel operations. The selected candidate will contribute to a high‑impact government program focused on enhancing and securing mission‑critical systems and environments. The program is scheduled to launch in early 2026 and, due to the classified nature of the mission and the sensitivity of the operational environment, an active TS/SCI security clearance will be required.

Design and implement database management systems, including database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation, and configuration management. Use data mapping, data mining and data transformation analysis tools to design and develop databases. Determine data storage requirements and optimize storage. Prepare system requirements, source analysis, process analysis, and design throughout the database implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience, OR
• A master’s degree in a related field and 0+ years of experience, OR
• A high school diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of relevant experience
• 7+ years of hands‑on systems engineering experience to design, engineer, implement, test, and secure enterprise‑grade relational and non‑relational database solutions such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MariaDB, Oracle and MongoDB across Windows and Unix/Linux platforms.
• Experience implementing, administering, monitoring, and utilizing High Availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations technologies, concepts, and functions.
• Database performance optimization tasks such as query plan optimization, query rewrite, and index creation and design.
• Previous systems engineering experience within an established Systems Development LifeCycle (SDLC) program.
• Minimum active TS/SCI required to start; candidate must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a CI Poly once selected.
• Must have current Sec+ (or applicable) certification or be willing to complete certification within 90 days of starting employment.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with MariaDB/MySQL internals such as memory management and storage engines.
• Experience with high‑availability solutions like Galera Cluster, master‑master replication, and master‑slave replication.
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure concepts.
• Database formal training or vendor certifications (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate, MariaDB certification, MySQL Database Developer Professional, MongoDB Associate Developer).
• Formal training or vendor certifications for applications and technologies such as Citrix, Splunk, SolarWinds, ServiceNow.
• Current CI Poly

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

Salary

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good‑faith estimate based on the role’s location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII’s Mission Technologies division considers a variety of factors, including the role’s function, a candidate’s education, training, work experience, and key skills.

Benefits

HII offers competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus and other non‑recurrent compensation are occasionally offered for qualified positions; where applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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