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Nakupuna Companies

Database Engineer/Team Lead

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Nakupuna Companies
NHO-owned family of companies delivering gov’t mission support through IT, infrastructure, logistics & environmental services.
Lead and manage a team of Database Administrators and Engineers, responsible for maintaining and enhancing mission critical datasets for DoD customers, with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server administration and development.
14d ago
$120,000 - $150,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Arlington, VA
Onsite
Company Size
900 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
mission & business operations
IT
facilities & infrastructure
logistics
environmental services
Role
What you would be doing
database management
etl
script automation
cloud solutions
data modeling
team leadership
  • Database Engineering and Architecture: Design and develop data pipelines, ETL processes, and data integration workflows to support business intelligence and analytics platforms.
  • Advise stakeholders on suggested COAs, roadmaps, and compliance improvements as required.
  • Enforce project best-practices, including ensuring all work is documented, approved, and properly reported.
  • Automation: Develop automation scripts using T-SQL, PowerShell, or other scripting languages to streamline data processes and database management tasks.
  • Collaborate with the customer and other IT functional teams to ensure database requirements are being communicated and fulfilled.
  • Strategic Contribution: Help define data strategy and contribute to technology selection and adoption to improve the data ecosystem.
  • Supervise 3-4 database administrators / engineers. Supervisor duties include annual goal setting, frequent professional development conversations, coaching / mentorship, performance assessments.
  • Create white-papers, PowerPoint presentations, and workflow diagrams to facilitate communication and documentation needs.
  • Cloud Integration: Leverage cloud-based solutions to support data architectures within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud environment.
  • Serve as technical lead for a team of 3-4 database administrators and engineers to fulfill customer priorities.
  • Documentation: Develop and maintain documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), diagrams and presentations.
  • Database Management: Build, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability.
  • Data Modeling: Create and maintain logical and physical data models, ensuring alignment with business and system requirements.
  • Performance Optimization: Implement best practices for query tuning, indexing strategies, and storage optimization to achieve optimal database performance.
  • Work closely with the customer and database team to establish team tasks and priorities.
  • Quality Assurance: Develop comprehensive test suites and detailed test plans for unit testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Data Quality and Governance: Implement data quality controls, auditing, and governance policies to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security of data assets.
  • Proactively seek opportunities to improve inefficient processes, and train IT administrators on database related activities.
  • This position may require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet occasional operational or project demands.
What you bring
aws rds
mcsa
visual studio
aws cloud
agile methodology
etl processes
  • Experience with SaaS database solutions such as AWS RDS and or Aurora hosted databases.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications that includes Word, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint.
  • Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or Azure database role-based certifications
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications
  • This opportunity is in Arlington, VA or Honolulu, HI, and requires three (3) days per week on-site . Travel to Honolulu, HI or the continental US may be required approximately one week per year.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Visual Studio, including experience in using its integrated development environment (IDE) for coding, debugging, testing, and deploying database software applications efficiently across various platforms.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms, particularly in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Active IAT II Certification which may include CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or CompTIA Security+.
  • Scrum Master or other Agile Methodology related certifications
  • Solid understanding of data modeling techniques, including star schema and snowflake schema designs.
  • Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical major from an accredited institution as well as a minimum of (5) five years of Database Engineering professional experience and (2) years of team-lead / customer-facing experience. Equivalent years of related work or military experience in lieu of degree will also be considered.
  • Experience with data pipeline tools and technologies, such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
  • Proficiency in Transact-SQL (T-SQL) for complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with DoD standard tools and technologies.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
  • Be able to support DevSecOps implementation including automated testing, release pipelines, and automated deployment.
  • Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
  • Experience using Agile methodologies and ticketing systems such as JIRA is desirable.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with source control systems, including the ability to manage code repositories, track changes, and collaborate effectively with team members to ensure version control and maintain code integrity throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Expertise in database design, data warehousing, and ETL processes.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
2003
Year Founded
The company was established in the early 21st century, setting the foundation for its growth and expansion.
$370M
Government Contract Award
Secured a substantial federal contract for modernizing critical military personnel systems.
Top Workplace
Workplace Excellence
Recognized for fostering a positive and innovative work environment by regional authorities.
GovCon Finalist
Industry Recognition
Honored as a finalist in prestigious government contracting awards for its innovative approaches.
  • Blends national reach with small‑business agility.
  • Headquartered in Hawai‘i with expansion hubs in Arlington, Denver, Mechanicsburg, PA, Charleston, and Patuxent River.
  • Services include mission and business operations, custom software/IT, facilities & infrastructure, logistics, and environmental services.
  • Projects involve modernizing personnel systems and managing complex logistics and environmental programs for federal agencies.
  • Structured as a Native Hawaiian Organization‑owned group, uniting large and 8(a) small businesses under one agile umbrella.
Culture + Values
  • We believe in our people. Our employees are the most important part of our success, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to thrive.
  • We value transparency and integrity. We operate with honesty, openness, and fairness in everything we do.
  • We are committed to excellence. We constantly strive for high standards, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • We work as one team. Collaboration and mutual respect are at the heart of how we achieve success.
  • We are proactive in problem-solving. We take initiative and respond swiftly to challenges, always focused on finding solutions.
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Target
Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050 through comprehensive sustainability efforts.
100% Renewable
Renewable Resources
The company is focused on transitioning to 100% renewable resources to reduce reliance on non-sustainable energy sources.
Significant Waste Reduction
Waste Management Goals
The company has established ambitious goals to significantly reduce waste generation across its operations.
  • Committed to sustainable business practices that reduce environmental impact.
  • Active engagement in resource conservation and responsible environmental stewardship throughout its operations.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Fosters an inclusive workplace with diverse perspectives.
  • Supports gender equality and diversity through recruitment and training.
  • Provides equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of background or gender.
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