Database Engineer III; TS​/SCI w​/Polygraph

Description

COMSO, Inc. is a powerhouse when it comes to empowering federal government stakeholders to fulfill their mission with confidence and efficiency. Our staff brings knowledgeable IT systems expertise, software development proficiency, innovative learning solutions for workforce development, and exceptional operations and production support. We were founded in 1988, and remain a recognized woman owned small business, operating in several states including Maryland, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, and Alaska.

We are honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace for eight years running by the Baltimore Sun Media Group.

** SECURITY CLEARANCE IS

REQUIRED:

TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH BEFORE CONSIDERATION**

Join us on this journey as we execute this mission-critical contract providing architecture, engineering, integration, and maintenance across a multiple classification Enterprise network.

Your effort and expertise are crucial to the success and execution of this impactful mission. This opportunity supports an Enterprise IT contract with a team of Customer Service Specialists, Database Engineers, Information Systems Security Officers, Information Systems Security Engineers, SharePoint Developers, Systems Engineers, Network Engineers, and IT Engineers responsible for the architecture, engineering, integration, operations, maintenance and sustainment of multi-level Enterprise IT environment.

As a Senior SQL Database Engineer, you’ll work on impactful projects that demand innovative database solutions, ensuring seamless data management and system efficiency. This role places you at the forefront of database design and implementation, collaborating with top-tier IT professionals to support mission-critical operations.

• Ten (10) years expereicne as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Five (5) years of DBE experience may be substitued for a bachelor’s degree
• Expertise in relational and Object-Oriented database design, development, and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud methodologies, database parsing, and optimization techniques.
• Proven ability to lead database projects through all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience writing and optimizing SQL queries, scripting for automation, and troubleshooting complex database issues.
• Security+ CE
• Active TS/SCI clearance; polygraph required.

• Lead the design and development of sophisticated database structures that fit seamlessly within broader system architectures.
• Drive system improvements through thoughtful analysis, ensuring databases operate at peak efficiency and align with evolving business needs.
• Develop complex systems using queries, scripts, tables, and Cloud methodologies, ensuring secure and effective data storage, retrieval, and analysis.
• Write, test, and deploy custom database code (queries, scripts, stored procedures) to address system requirements, troubleshoot issues, and fine-tune performance in real time.
• Engage directly with data pipelines, crafting solutions for data flow, integrity, and transformation using modern engineering tools and techniques.
• Work closely with project leads to translate complex requirements into practical database solutions, from project inception through operational testing.
• Provide hands‑on leadership throughout the lifecycle—from database creation to system acceptance—ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.
• Balance the trade‑offs between data volume, user load, distribution, response times, and security controls to ensure smooth operations and data integrity.
• Architect & Build:
  Lead the design and development of sophisticated database structures that fit seamlessly within broader system architectures.
• Optimize & Enhance:
  Drive…