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Database Engineer | Secret Clearance

IBSS Corp.
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Position Title: Database Engineer
Location: 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20230
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required
Salary: $130K-$145K / Based on Years of Experience
Application Deadline: Sept 30, 2026

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Program Overview
Supports the NTIA ISCOM program by engineering secure Azure and hybrid database solutions supporting mission-critical Federal systems.

Position Overview
Designs, implements, secures, optimizes, and supports Azure SQL, Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, and hybrid database environments while collaborating with DevOps and infrastructure teams.

Core Responsibilities
  • Design and manage Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, and Cosmos DB.
  • Optimize database performance, indexing, and storage.
  • Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high availability.
  • Implement security, auditing, and compliance controls.
  • Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
  • Support CI/CD and DevOps automation.
  • Troubleshoot database issues and mentor junior staff.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years database engineering experience.
  • Expertise with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, T-SQL, PowerShell, Azure CLI.
  • Experience with Azure PaaS/IaaS, performance tuning, backup, security, and DevOps.
  • U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Azure Database Administrator certification.
  • Department of Commerce or NTIA experience.
  • Hybrid or multi-cloud database experience.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at

Salary : $130,000 - $145,000

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