Database Engineering Lead

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Sierra7, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Database Engineer to lead the development of the Data Migration Plan, manage database schemas and indexing, optimize ETL processes, and ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) data security standards for the development, deployment, enhancement, and sustainment of DCIPS Future – a high-impact information system hosted in MC&FP’s AWS Gov Cloud environment.

Possessing an Active DoD Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position;
Top Secret preferred for handling sensitive data.

• Design metadata schemas and tagging strategies to support semantic alignment across Salesforce and VA legacy systems
• Guide development of source-to-target mappings, data lineage documentation, and field-level reconciliation logic
• Collaborate with the Platform Modernization Lead and SAL to ensure integration flows preserve data fidelity, traceability, and governance compliance
• Support the development of configuration artifacts, record classification standards, and technical documentation
• Advise on encryption, retention, and classification frameworks aligned to FedRAMP High and DoD SRG controls
• Contribute to data model design to future-state EA planning in coordination with VA enterprise architects
• Review metadata strategy impacts on end-user workflows, training materials, and sustainment documentation

• Expertise in AWS Gov Cloud database services, ETL processes, and data security practices
• Proficient in designing metadata schemas and tagging strategies
• Experience developing configuration artifacts and technical documentation
• Past experience working in high-security environments
• Active DoD Secret clearance required, Top Secret preferred for handling sensitive data

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Database Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in database engineering, with at least 7 years in DoD or high-security environments
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty or Oracle Certified Professional

Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of serving those who serve. We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits
• Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident
• 401K
• Legal Assistance
• Financial Wellness
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Federal Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Linked In Learning
• Employee Referral Program

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As required by local law, Sierra7 provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Sierra7 varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $140,000 - $172,000 USD

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity.

Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law.