Database Architect with Security Clearance

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems. VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community. VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence. VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA. VNE, LLC is looking for a TS/SCI Cleared Database Architect Minimum Qualifications: * At least 8 years of experience in developing and documenting database architectures via database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages * At least 8 years of experience developing database solutions by designing proposed systems; defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, security, back-up, and recovery * At least 8 years of experience using ETL (extract, transform, load) best practices in the creation of the database * At least 8 years of experience determining database structural requirements by analyzing client operations, applications, and programming * At least 8 years of experience managing data structure at the design phase of SQL and No-SQL database management * Experience with proposing architecture, design and data ingestion concepts. * Experience researching, identifying, and implementing data enrichment technologies that can be incorporated into the ingest stream * Experience designing and implementing storage and indexing strategies to provide efficient storage and retrieval * Strong background in Oracle required * Bachelor''s Degree in Computer Science * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional * TS/SCI level Clearance required. Desired Qualifications: * Advanced knowledge of design and architecture patterns and methodologies. * Has and maintains a deep understanding of the role of big data in business and the enterprise. * Experience performing research and development, and providing technical support to identify and integrate new and emerging data sources * Experience in scaling applications on big data platforms to massive size. * Experience with Data Warehousing, Enterprise Architectures, Dimensional Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Conversion/Transformation, Database Design, Data Warehouse Optimization, Data Mart Development, and Enterprise Data Warehouse Maintenance and Support etc. * Experience in working with cloud technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure Job Description: The Database Architect will support the Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD) located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The scope of this effort is to support research, development, assessment, adaption, transformation, testing, integration, demonstration, transition, fielding, sustainment, and enhancement of the designated information and/or intelligence software systems with Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) warfighting capabilities. These capabilities are in alignment with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Army priorities to meet the needs of increasingly complex systems requirements and technologies. The services to be rendered by the Contractor encompass a wide variety of program support for all elements of the acquisition cycle and the subsequent support of fielded systems including broad range of technical disciplines ranging from requirements and operational analyses through deployment and support of systems in the field. These include development of emerging concepts, advanced research and prototyping, identification of the state-of-the-art technologies, performing analysis of alternatives, technology insertion/exploitation, integration of the possible capabilities and services to support the proof-of-concepts, new pilot efforts, existing programs, and/or fielded systems. Essential Duties of the Job: * Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner. * Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and working groups. * Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard. * Must be able to attend work each day, during scheduled hours, unless on travel or approved time off. * Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face-to-face Physical Demands and Work Environment: * While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. * Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. * May be exposed to chemicals related to office equipment. * The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (i.e. general office environment). Benefits: * 401 (K) w/ up to 3.5% Company Match * Health, Dental & Vision Insurance * Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance * Short & Long Term Disability Insurance * Flexible Spending Account * 11 Paid Holidays * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Gym Membership (varies by location) * Corporate-Sponsored Events

Created: 2025-11-15