Geospatial Database Engineer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels
NV5 · Missouri
📍 Saint Louis, MOvia icimsPosted 2026-06-12
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Overview
Geospatial Database Engineer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels
NV5 Geospatial (NV5G) is actively recruiting qualified and cleared Geospatial Database Engineers to support national security client sites in the Northern Virginia and St. Louis, MO areas. Candidates will work with a broad range of customers on enterprise database design and implementation strategies while applying Esri technology best practices. You will consult with customers to understand business and technical requirements, design enterprise data management strategies, and implement those strategies throughout the engagement life cycle. You will work both independently and as part of project teams to configure back-end geospatial database management capabilities that support customer workflows utilizing ArcGIS web, desktop, and mobile applications. A Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI are required conditions of employment.
Work Environment:
Location: St. Louis, MO Area (St. Louis, MO and/or St. Charles, MO)
Travel up to 15% of the time
At NV5, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.
NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.
Responsibilities
Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions to support mission-critical applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams during all phase of implementation including requirements, analysis, design, build/configuration, and deployment
Configure and maintain database environments, including backup, restore, high-availability, and disaster recovery strategies
Monitor and tune database performance using industry-standard tools and methodologies (such as query optimization, indexing strategies)
Implement data security measures, access controls, and compliance standards across environments
Automate routine database loading, maintenance, and monitoring tasks to improve efficiency
Provide technical guidance and best practices for database design, migration, and integration projects
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
US citizenship with Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or related STEM field
5+ years of hands-on experience in database design, administration, and optimization for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SAP HANA
Familiarity with database design principles, data loading techniques, backup and recovery solutions, performance monitoring and tuning, database maintenance, and security
Scripting skills in SQL and Python for automation and data workflows
Knowledge of Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows environments
Exposure to geospatial concepts such as spatial data types, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to technical peers and non-technical project managers or customers
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases
CompTIA Security+ certification
Knowledge of integrating GIS with other enterprise systems
One or more industry standard IT certifications (such as Esri, CompTIA, Microsoft, Amazon, PostgreSQL, Oracle
Clearance Requirement:
Active/Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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