Job Title: Principal Data Modeler & Database Engineer
Location: Richardson, TX or Aurora, CO (On-site at Government Contractor)
Clearance Required: Active and transferable DoD Top Secret with TS/SCI
Salary: $215,000–$230,000 (based on experience and education)
About the Company:
This search is being managed by Talent Stack LLC, a woman-owned recruiting firm specializing in cleared and technical placements. We proudly represent a confidential, defense-focused client dedicated to solving mission-critical national security challenges.
Benefits:
This role includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 6 weeks of paid PTO, Short-Term Disability, a 401(k) with 5% company match, and up to $8,000 in relocation assistance. Full Benefits package can be sent upon request.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Principal Data Modeler & Database Engineer to support classified programs in Richardson, TX or Aurora, CO. Relocation assistance is available.
You will design, build, update, and maintain high-performance data models and databases that directly support national security initiatives. This work provides the opportunity to contribute to impactful, cutting-edge technologies in a secure, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
• Translate customer needs into effective, scalable database designs.
• Develop physical data models and database structures (tables, indexes, constraints, views).
• Analyze business requirements, RFCs, and technical documentation to determine data modeling impacts.
• Work closely with systems engineers, product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to validate data requirements.
• Author and implement data model changes (DDL) via automated database change-control processes.
• Partner with developers on SQL best practices and database interaction patterns.
• Use tools such as Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler, Oracle Designer, and similar platforms.
• Apply strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development workflows.
• Maintain eligibility for SCI access and complete all required polygraphs.
• Obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience as a Database Engineer.
• At least 5 years of relational data modeling experience using Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• At least 8 years of Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and PostgreSQL SQL/plpgsql experience.
• Experience with Bash scripting and Python.
• Experience collaborating with Systems and Software Engineers on backend database designs.
• Strong Linux command-line skills for database administration and deployment automation.
• Active, transferable DoD Top Secret-TS/SCI clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required.
This role requires an active and transferable DoD Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearance. Candidates without the required clearance cannot be considered for this position.
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