Job ID: 2611634-OTHLOC-829
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.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
