Join ClearEdge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.
ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. Learn more at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/

Your Mission

As a Database Engineer III, you will provide technical expertise across the full database lifecycle—from design and development to optimization and implementation. You’ll take a leading role in defining database structures, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval, and contributing to system architecture decisions that support mission-critical operations.

You Will Excel In This Role If You Are:

A data-focused problem solver who enjoys creating efficient, scalable database solutions

Experienced in both relational and object-oriented database systems

Comfortable translating complex requirements into structured, optimized database schemas

Skilled at balancing performance, security, and usability in database design

A Day In The Life Consists Of:

Leading the design, development, and implementation of database solutions

Developing and maintaining database parser and loading software

Supporting data flow, information storage, retrieval, and analysis activities

Translating requirements into database schemas through ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros

Developing and updating complex queries and data manipulation procedures

Contributing to system improvements, optimization, and maintenance planning

Designing database structures that align with system architecture and performance goals

Evaluating and making tradeoffs between data volume, user load, distribution, response times, retention, and security

Must Haves:

TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

Five (5) years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university

Five (5) additional years of DBE experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves:

Proficiency in SQL, scripting, and database integration tools

Experience with cloud-based database storage and retrieval solutions

Familiarity with performance tuning and version control systems

Understanding of data security, retention rules, and access controls

ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.
Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners.
If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.