Database Engineer
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Salary$200k – $225k
LocationWarrenton, VA, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size26+ people
PostedAug 18, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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Hands-on engineering expertise in relational database technologies (on-prem and cloud)
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
Experience with Oracle Database
Experience with PostgreSQL
Experience with MySQL
Experience with Amazon RDS / Azure SQL Database / Google Cloud SQL
Experience with AWS
Experience with Microsoft Azure
Experience with Google Cloud Platform
Database architecture and engineering design
High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR)
Performance tuning and query optimization
Backup and recovery strategies
Database security, encryption, and compliance
Migration from on-prem to cloud and hybrid environments
Linux and Windows server environments
Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
CI/CD integration for database deployments
TS/SCI with Poly
Database containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Database monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Redgate, OEM, Cloud-native monitoring)
Data replication and distributed systems
Data warehouse platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, Azure Synapse)
ETL frameworks and tools
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
Massively Parallel Processing database administration experience (MPP DBA)
Ansible (or similar IT automation tools like Puppet or Chef)
Supporting federal government compliance frameworks
Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures
Supporting mission-critical or high-transaction environments
Equal opportunity workplace statement
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle Database
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Amazon RDS
Azure SQL Database
Google Cloud SQL
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Linux
Windows Server
PowerShell
Bash
Python
Docker
Kubernetes
SolarWinds
Redgate
OEM
Snowflake
Redshift
Azure Synapse
Terraform
ARM
CloudFormation
Ansible
Puppet
Chef
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Life insurance
Stipends
Referral bonuses
Overview
Database Engineer
Warrenton/Tysons, VA
TS/SCI with Poly
About the company
At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions.
Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a Database Engineer in Warrenton or Tysons, Virginia.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly experienced Database Engineer with demonstrated expertise in relational database technologies across both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep hands-on technical knowledge, strong engineering design, and the ability to collaborate effectively across infrastructure, application, security, and data teams. This role requires advanced engineering expertise, documentation proficiency, design leadership, and cross-functional communication skills to support modernization, transformation, and operational excellence initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must demonstrate hands-on engineering expertise in the following relational database technologies (on-prem and cloud):
Relational Database Platforms
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Microsoft SQL Server
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Oracle Database
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PostgreSQL (on-prem and cloud variants)
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MySQL
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Amazon RDS / Azure SQL Database / Google Cloud SQL
Cloud Platforms
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Microsoft Azure
•
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Core Technical Competencies
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Database architecture and engineering design
•
High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR)
•
Performance tuning and query optimization
•
Backup and recovery strategies
•
Database security, encryption, and compliance
•
Migration from on-prem to cloud and hybrid environments
•
Linux and Windows server environments
•
Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
•
CI/CD integration for database deployments
Desired Qualifications:
•
Database containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
•
Database monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Redgate, OEM, Cloud-native monitoring)
•
Data replication and distributed systems
•
Data warehouse platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, Azure Synapse)
•
ETL frameworks and tools
•
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
•
Massively Parallel Processing database administration experience (MPP DBA)
•
Ansible (or similar IT automation tools like Puppet or Chef)
•
Supporting federal government compliance frameworks
•
Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures
•
Supporting mission-critical or high-transaction environments
What you can expect from us
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The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $200,000 - 225,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
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Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more.
Legal
BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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