Database Engineer IV

Job overview

The Database Engineer IV role is expected to be remote, with the employer reserving the right to require onsite work; no city or state is specified. The stated pay is $165,000–$175,000 annually. The role supports Navy readiness, training, and analytics systems, including FTM Support and FLTMPS workflows. The position provides senior database and systems engineering expertise to maintain secure, reliable data platforms and infrastructure. It supports data integration, system availability, cybersecurity compliance, and accurate technical materials for mission and training use.

What you'll do

• Design and optimize relational and NoSQL databases
• develop ETL/ELT pipelines
• implement encryption, auditing, and access controls
• administer servers, virtualization, storage, backups, and disaster recovery
• monitor systems
• troubleshoot multi-tier issues
• maintain security documentation and compliance evidence
• manage vulnerability remediation
• coordinate system changes
• and provide technical reports and briefings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

database engineer iv

remote

navy readiness systems

database engineering

oracle

sql server

postgresql

etl/elt

dod cybersecurity

rmf

secret clearance

$165,000–$175,000/year

katmai

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• long- and short-term disability
• 401(k) savings plan
• employee assistance program
• vacation and paid personal time
• 11 paid federal holidays
• and leave of absence.

Why this role

Requires 12–15 years of combined database and systems administration experience, an active DoD Secret clearance, and DoD 8570 IAT II or higher qualification. Training materials and technical demonstrations are desirable experience.

About the employer

Katmai is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.