Database Developer with Security Clearance

Database Developer SME

Location: Chantilly, VA (On-Site / Customer Site)

Clearance: TS/SCI with FSP

Employment Type: Full-Time About RogueThink

RogueThink is a forward-thinking IT services provider supporting mission-critical federal programs. We deliver secure, high-impact technology solutions in classified environments while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and technical excellence. Position Overview

The Database Developer – Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides senior-level technical leadership in the architecture, development, optimization, security, and sustainment of complex enterprise database systems supporting mission-critical federal programs. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity, security, and performance of highly sensitive data environments while leading cloud modernization and enterprise data initiatives. Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support for enterprise database operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Architect, implement, and maintain highly available, secure database environments and associated storage platforms.
• Perform server and storage capacity planning for mission-critical systems.
• Lead database optimization, tuning, and large-scale data load and extraction efforts.
• Install, configure, and maintain on-premise and cloud-based database environments.
• Perform database backups, restores, archiving, and disaster recovery operations.
• Design, implement, and enforce database security controls, access management, and auditing.
• Recommend and implement improvements to change management and configuration management processes.
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives for legacy systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and system architecture artifacts. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience
• Active TS/SCI with FSP
• Expert-level experience supporting enterprise Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise relational database architectures.
• Strong knowledge of UNIX and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with data modeling tools (e.g., ERwin, IBM Rational Data Architect, Visual Paradigm).
• Experience implementing secure backup, recovery, and continuity of operations procedures.
• Demonstrated experience optimizing performance of large-scale, mission-critical databases. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting classified federal programs.
• Cloud database migration and modernization experience.
• High-availability architecture and enterprise storage management experience.
• Experience with change and configuration management leadership.
• Experience mentoring or leading database engineering teams.
• Experience developing database applications and stored procedures using C, Visual Basic, Prolog, or REXX. Why Join RogueThink
  
  

You will work on mission-critical federal programs that directly support national security and government transformation while collaborating with a high-performance engineering team that values innovation, autonomy, and technical excellence. This role provides access to secure development environments, exposure to emerging technologies, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth, including supported technical training, certifications, and clearance upgrades. Benefits at RogueThink

At RogueThink, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment. Our benefits reflect that commitment, with offerings designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Compensation

We offer competitive compensation packages that reflect our core values of integrity, intelligence, and passion. In addition, performance bonuses are available to all employees and are based on individual contributions, company performance, and program management recommendations. Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) Matching program provides dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 6% of employee contributions to a traditional or Roth 401(k) through Vanguard. Employee Referral Bonuses

We value our employees’ trusted recommendations. To recognize these referrals:

• $8,000 bonus for successfully hired TS/SCI-cleared candidates
• $5,000 bonus for all other successful referrals Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
  

RogueThink offers competitive PTO policies that consider both program requirements and employee seniority. Observed Federal Holidays

We Observe The Following Holidays

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day Insurance Coverage
  
  

We Offer Comprehensive Insurance Options, Including

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance Leave Policies
• Family Leave: Five paid days following the birth or adoption of a child
• Bereavement Leave: Three paid days for the loss of an immediate family member Training and Development
  
  

We invest in our people. RogueThink offers a combination of online and in-person training to ensure our workforce stays ahead of industry trends and evolving technologies. Educational Assistance

We support your professional and continuing education goals by offering tuition assistance for eligible programs. Equal Opportunity Employer:

RogueThink is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.