Database Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fayetteville, NC
Salary
$77,500–$176,000 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $127k
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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $129,999–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 802 open roles on FindRole.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Database Engineer

As a Database Engineer, you will join the team to design, implement, and maintain secure data environments across multi-domain infrastructures for the Department of War. You will serve as a technical leader ensuring that mission-critical data systems remain scalable and aligned with Zero Trust principles. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with cybersecurity teams and platform engineers to translate strategic objectives into robust solutions that protect sensitive information. To succeed, you must possess expertise in database architecture, access control, and automation. The role requires proficiency in integrating databases with Identity Providers, managing RBAC and ABAC models, and utilizing technologies such as TLS 1.3, PKI, HSMs, and transparent data encryption. You will also work with tools like HashiCorp Vault and AWS Secrets Manager while mapping technical controls to Data and Visibility pillars within a high-security environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement secure database architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles.
  • Manage complex RBAC and ABAC models integrated with enterprise Identity Providers.
  • Implement encryption technologies including TLS 1.3, PKI, HSMs, and transparent data encryption.
  • Map technical security controls to the Data and Visibility pillars of the DoD strategy.
  • Secure managed database services using cloud-native tools like RDS, Aurora, and Azure SQL.
  • Manage secrets and credentials using tools such as HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager.
  • Integrate automated database security checks directly into CI/CD pipelines.

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 5+ years of experience in database engineering with a primary focus on security.
  • Experience integrating databases with enterprise Identity Providers and managing RBAC and ABAC models.
  • Experience with the DoD Zero Trust Strategy.
  • Experience with TLS 1.3, PKI, HSMs, and transparent data encryption.
  • Ability to map technical controls to the Data and Visibility pillars.
  • Experience with system design, database encryption, cloud-native security tools, HashiCorp Vault, or CI/CD pipelines (preferred).
  • TS/SCI clearance.

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