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# Senior Database Engineer at Platinum Technologies

- **Company:** Platinum Technologies
- **Location:** Ft Meade, MD
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/pt78/1197a62d-c185-4fca-985b-46612d6d8d25

## Job description

Who we are.

Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in PaaS, Cybersecurity & AI Platform development for the Defense and Federal Sectors. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you.

We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to just do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.

You.

Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for a Senior Database Engineer supporting the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program for DISA and the DoD Fourth Estate. This role supports secure, reliable enterprise database operations and modernization across Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Azure SQL environments.

Candidate must hold an active Secret clearance and be a U.S. citizen.

What you get to do.

Database Engineering and Operations

- Administer, maintain, monitor, and optimize enterprise database environments, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Azure SQL.
- Ensure database availability, performance, reliability, security, and integrity across production and non-production environments.
- Troubleshoot complex database issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Perform database performance tuning, patching, upgrades, backups, recovery, and routine lifecycle maintenance.
- Monitor database health, resource utilization, and operational performance to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
- Support database operations within classified and security-restricted DoD environments.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.

Database Modernization and Systems Integration

- Support modernization of legacy database environments, including migration from Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL solutions.
- Assist with database architecture, schema design, data migration, replication, and system integration.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, scripts, and database processes.
- Support database connectivity, secure application integrations, and data exchange between enterprise systems.
- Collaborate with Identity Management (IdM), infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to maintain and improve mission-critical services.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Automation, Security, and Continuous Improvement

- Develop and implement automation to streamline database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting.
- Use scripting and automation technologies to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and minimize operational risk.
- Implement database security controls, including access management, auditing, encryption, and vulnerability remediation.
- Apply applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and security configuration standards.
- Participate in incident, problem, change, and configuration management processes within an ITIL-based operational environment.
- Identify opportunities to improve database performance, strengthen operational resilience, and reduce recurring incidents.
- Collaborate with technical stakeholders to assess and implement practical engineering improvements.

Required Skills.

- Minimum eight (8+) years of demonstrated hands-on technical experience in database engineering, database administration, enterprise IT operations, or related technical disciplines.
- Experience administering and supporting enterprise relational database technologies, including Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
- Strong proficiency in SQL, database troubleshooting, performance tuning, and query optimization.
- Demonstrated experience supporting production database environments, including patching, upgrades, backups, recovery, security administration, and incident resolution.
- Experience with database migration, data integrity, and systems integration concepts.
- Working knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux operating environments.
- Ability to independently investigate complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Experience collaborating with infrastructure, application, cybersecurity, and engineering teams in complex enterprise environments.
- Strong problem-solving, technical documentation, and communication skills.
- Active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
- Current DoD 8140/8570-compliant certification satisfying the applicable position requirements, such as Security+ CE or an approved equivalent.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an approved equivalent combination of education, technical training, industry certifications, and additional directly applicable professional experience, consistent with contract labor category requirements.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.

## About Platinum Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Platinum Technologies is a technology services firm that delivers cyber, AI, cloud, and digital modernization solutions primarily to U.S. government clients (DoD, Federal Civilian, and Local Government).
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Falls Church, Virginia, United States (with offices in Tampa Bay and Washington)
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Jermon Bafaty (CEO) and Joel Shuler

## Core Business
- Primary industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
- Target customers: B2G (Business-to-Government) – specifically U.S. Department of Defense, Federal Civilian agencies, and Local Government
- Mission statement: “To become the talent hub for technology-minded innovators that are motivated to solve hard problems, deliver complex solutions for our customers, and model citizenship for society.”

## Products & Services
- **Artificial Intelligence**: Automation and data analysis solutions built on RPA and AI to yield robust business insights.
- **Cyber Operations**: Information assurance and Zero Trust solutions that identify threats and protect critical infrastructure; network and systems engineering for resilient architectures.
- **Data Solutions**: Modernizing siloed, purpose-built data systems and engineering solutions for a more virtual world.
- **Digital Modernization**: Modernizing legacy applications and infrastructure using low-code/no-code technologies and cloud engineering.
- **Information Assurance**: Cybersecurity solutions that drive resiliency across a complex attack surface.
- **Integrated Systems**: Platform as a Service implementations to improve end-user experience and standardize service management.
- **Low Code Development**: Efficiently fielding software products across Waterfall and DevSecOps environments.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of 32 employees (as of latest data, +7.7% YoY); LinkedIn followers 1,398 (monthly +1.7%, yearly +33.4%)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Over 90% of customers are responsible for fielding technology capability to their stakeholders; clients include DoD, Federal Civilian, and Local Government. Program management team is SAFe® trained and PMP® certified.
- **Growth Signals**: Consistent headcount growth, increasing LinkedIn presence, and expansion of service lines in AI and cloud. The company reports that “our team has set the pace for deploying capability to our DoD, Federal Civilian and Local Government clients.”

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep specialization in U.S. government contracting with a focus on national security and mission-critical systems.
- High quality/low risk delivery reputation – “The Platinum Technologies brand is synonymous with uncompromising accountability and quality execution.”
- Experienced operators with certifications in AWS, Azure DevOps, Linux, and virtualization.
- Ability to modernize purpose-built legacy systems that are traditionally siloed and built for specific mission problem sets.

## Strategic Focus
- Current priorities include expanding AI and automation capabilities, strengthening Zero Trust cybersecurity offerings, and scaling cloud engineering and low-code development.
- Continued investment in talent development and certifications to maintain a highly skilled workforce.
- Growth in remote work options to attract a broader talent pool while maintaining on-site presence at key government locations (Herndon, VA; Fort Meade, MD; Tampa Bay).

## Why Work Here
- Culture: Innovative, collaborative, and result-oriented environment that encourages thinking outside the box and continuous learning.
- Remote/Hybrid: Remote work options available; the company embraces flexibility and uses cutting-edge collaboration tools to keep teams connected.
- Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental insurance; $500 annual wellness reimbursement; voluntary life insurance; hospital, accident & critical illness insurance; tuition & certification reimbursement up to $5,000 annually; 120 hours PTO (rollover up to 240) plus 8 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays; 401(k) with annual discretionary match.
- Career Development: Comprehensive training program, mentorship initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth. The company states, “We don’t hire people to do a job. We provide the professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts.”
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Merit-based, performance-driven workplace with commitment to diversity and inclusion.

## Sources
1. [pt78.co/who-we-are](https://www.pt78.co/who-we-are)
2. [pt78.co/careers](https://www.pt78.co/careers)
3. [jobs.lever.co/pt78](https://jobs.lever.co/pt78)
4. [linkedin.com/company/pt78co](https://linkedin.com/company/pt78co)
5. [pt78.co/what-we-do](https://www.pt78.co/what-we-do)

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