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Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

We are seeking a highly experienced  Senior Cloud Database Engineer  to manage the  design, development, deployment, and technical quality  of large-scale  DoD enterprise solutions  spanning multiple technologies and disciplines. The ideal candidate will have  deep IT infrastructure expertise , broad exposure to  database design and administration , and the ability to communicate effectively across various levels of business and technical operations.

Key Responsibilities: Lead  cloud database architecture and strategy  for mission-critical defense applications. Design, develop, and deploy  enterprise solutions  that integrate cloud computing, middleware, networking, and database technologies. Conduct  trade-off analyses  of emerging technologies to determine optimal adoption strategies for defense applications. Establish  enterprise standards and best practices , ensuring  automation-driven deployment models . Conduct  proof-of-concepts (PoCs)  to evaluate and validate technology implementations. Provide consulting services on  information assurance, cybersecurity compliance, and operational best practices . Collaborate with  cross-functional teams , influencing diverse technical and business stakeholders. Ensure compliance with  DoD cybersecurity policies, federal regulations, and IT governance frameworks . Manage multiple customer demands, establishing priorities and ensuring  efficient project execution . Optimize database operations and ensure  always-up, always-available service reliability . Maintain deep expertise in  traditional and cloud database technologies , identifying and implementing tools that enhance operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications: Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in  Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field ; OR Equivalent work experience in a technical role.

Experience: 10+ years  in a technology role, with at least  3 years  working on  platform architecture and strategy .

Skills: Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Proven success in  highly regulated environments  with experience working alongside  compliance partners . Extensive knowledge of  cloud infrastructure, compute services, networking, middleware, and database management . Ability to evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for  best use cases . Experience designing and implementing  automated deployment solutions  for enterprise systems.

Certifications: Professional-level certification in  cloud database engineering, cybersecurity, or relevant DoD-approved credentials  OR notable work experience demonstrating equivalent expertise.

Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with  AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or other DoD-compliant cloud environments . Knowledge of  DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools . Experience integrating  COTS cybersecurity solutions  into  DoD IT ecosystems . Strong understanding of  cybersecurity best practices and IT operations in mission-critical defense environments .