GIS Portal Database Engineer​/Admin

Requirements

• We require an active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph.
• We require U.S. citizenship, and some roles may also be subject to U.S. export control or U.S. person requirements.
• We are seeking someone with at least 6 years of experience plus a bachelor's degree in data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, geography, GIS, operations research, engineering, science, or another technical discipline; additional experience may substitute for the degree.
• We need a candidate who can obtain or already holds CompTIA Security+ certification.
• We need strong programming ability to extract, transform, and cleanse very large multi-terabyte databases.
• We need experience working with vector, raster, and 3D datasets, along with data visualizations from both traditional and non-traditional sources, including GIS data.
• We require experience performing QA/QC on datasets.
• We are looking for someone who can work independently with minimal supervision and apply sound technical judgment.
• We value strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• We need the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, concisely, and in a logical sequence that leads to well-supported conclusions.
• We require experience in web development and database administration on IC systems.
• We require experience administering Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Preferred qualifications include 5+ years of experience with JavaScript, C#, C++, XML, HTML, and SQL.
• Preferred qualifications include proficiency with statistical tools such as SPSS, SAS, S-Plus, or R.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with Sketch Up, Terra builder, SKYLINE Global Server, SKYLINE Software Suite Terra Explorer C2MP, and ESRI Arc Pro 3.x or higher.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with MIDB/MARS or other foundational military intelligence databases.
• Preferred qualifications include prior system engineering and system administration experience.
• Preferred qualifications include possession of, or prior possession of, a PUA certification on an IC system.

• We work full time onsite in Reston, VA.
• We provide database and systems engineering and administration support for a GIS Portal application with both desktop and web-delivered components for 2D and 3D data and related metadata.
• We gather requirements on site with government customers and carry out approved software changes as needed.
• We deliver full lifecycle support for COTS software, including add-ons, upgrades, enhancements, updates, and security patches.
• We establish and maintain backup processes, manage system performance, and tune databases to improve speed, uptime, and user experience.
• We create database views and provide portal data to customers for ingestion into their own systems.
• We ensure products and services are optimized and sustained for their intended operational use.
• We assist with the creation, installation, and operation of the GIS database and its integration with other network analysis tools across three supporting networks.
• We perform image-processing tasks in preparation for modeling, including ortho-rectification, histogram matching and optimization, and image sharpening.
• We incorporate intelligence data into site models and simulations, including terrain analysis, GIS analysis, database querying, and data overlay to produce finished outputs.
• We obtain input image datasets and prepare them for modeling through the appropriate imaging workflow.
• We handle server administration and accreditation duties, including cloud migration of data and interfaces, to expand server capability across the networks where the portal operates.
• We complete data science and data engineering tasks and document our work through written reports.
• We support ETL activities for upgrades and technology transitions when required.

We are Vantor, building the next frontier of spatial intelligence to help decision makers and operators understand the present and prepare for what comes next. Our team brings together problem solvers, changemakers, and driven professionals who want to make a meaningful impact on a mission that supports critical national security objectives. This is a full‑time onsite role in Reston, Virginia, with a starting base salary range of $137,000 to $228,000 annually in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and equal opportunity hiring.