Job Title: Database Engineering Lead
Posted by: Sierra7 on Aug 26, 2025
Location:
McLean , VAJob Description:
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 GovCloud environment.
Possessing an Active DoD Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position; Top Secret preferred for handling sensitive data.
Position Responsibilities:
• 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
Requirements:
Skills:
• Expertise in AWS GovCloud 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
Education & Experience:
• 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
Why Join Sierra7?
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.
Benefits: 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 LinkedIn Learning Employee Referral Program
Possessing an Active DoD Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position; Top Secret preferred for handling sensitive data.
Position Responsibilities:
• 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
Requirements:
Skills:
• Expertise in AWS GovCloud 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
Education & Experience:
• 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
Why Join Sierra7?
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.
Benefits: 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 LinkedIn Learning Employee Referral Program
Pay Rate:
Unspecified
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About Sierra7
Sierra7 is a leading technology solutions company providing services such as IT modernization and healthcare systems innovation to help federal agencies optimize resources, streamline processes, and implement commercial best practices. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry, Sierra7 holds critical federal government prime contracts, including T4NG, VHA-IHT, GSA VETS 2, NIH CIO-SP3, NASA SEWP V, VA TeleCare Companion, and several GSA schedules. Sierra7 is certified in ISO 9001-2015, ISO/IEC 2000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 270001:2013. In 2023, Sierra7 ranked No. 459 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America and was recognized as a Vet100 honoree.
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