Software Engineer - Database Specialist

Job Title: Software Engineer – Database Specialist

Job Location: Reston, Virginia

Eligibility/Clearance: U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance and
ability to pass a CI polygraph.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Software Engineer – Database specialist IV candidate to
support an Intelligence Community customer in the Washington D.C.,
Maryland, and Virginia area. The candidate will be responsible for
programming in a variety of coding languages and have been exposed to
front and backend technologies.  The candidate must be familiar with SQL
Server administration, performance tuning, and security compliance with
contributing to the software development process and adhere to standards
and best-practices.  From the inception of a particular functionality
via a request from the customer to the formal quality testing and
customer training for the final product, the Software Engineer will see
a project through from start to finish. The candidate will work the
project through the process from developing software requirements to
implementation to testing and debugging to get the final product.  Once
the final product has been completed, create support and troubleshooting
documentation and lead training sessions for the customer.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

- Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of
database-driven solutions in support of enterprise applications.

- Administer, install, configure, and monitor SQL Server environments
(on-premises and cloud).

- Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and
security hardening for mission-critical databases.

- Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and high
availability solutions.

- Apply DoD STIGs and SCAP compliance to database and application
environments.

- Collaborate with software engineers, system admins, and analysts to
design and implement scalable solutions.

- Develop and support application components using .NET technologies
(ASP.NET, VB.NET, ADO.NET) and integrate with SQL databases.

- Create and maintain technical documentation: SOPs, STPs, system
admin guides, and user manuals.

- Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, Python) for
database and application tasks.

- Provide end-user support, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor
junior team members.

Requirements:

- 8+ years of experience in SQL Server database administration
(design, performance, maintenance, security).

- 3+ years of software development experience with .NET stack
(ASP.NET, VB.NET, ADO.NET).

- Experience with AWS Cloud (RDS, EC2, S3, or related).

- Strong background in STIG/SCAP compliance and database security
practices.

- DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification (CISSP, CASP+, or equivalent).

- Demonstrated experience with disaster recovery and high availability
(HA/DR) strategies.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to work
independently and collaboratively.

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience with SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) and Integration
Services (SSIS).

- Experience with an AGILE methodology.

- Familiarity with Oracle or PostgreSQL databases.

- Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).

- Experience with automated testing tools.

- Familiarity with Linux and Windows server environments.

- Prior experience with financial systems or government business
systems.

Education:

- BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related
field.

ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal
employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy,
national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic
information, or mental or physical disability