The Database Designer/Developer will play a critical role in supporting Airworthiness and Flight Clearance systems by ensuring database integrity, performance, and security across Oracle and SQL Server environments. This position involves designing, developing, and optimizing database solutions, mitigating risks associated with code changes, and collaborating closely with developers, IT staff, and customers.   This is a hybrid position based at Patuxent River NAS.    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  Performance tuning using Toad and SQL Server Management Console Data modeling and ERD creation  Writing and optimizing SQL and PL/SQL for Oracle and SQL Server  Evaluating and rewriting procedures and queries for performance improvements  Implementing constraints, foreign keys, primary keys, and indexes  Managing version control and deployment processes using GitLab  Ensuring database security (SQL injection mitigation, Label Security, Column Security, STIG compliance)  Supporting modernization efforts from on-premises to cloud/serverless technologies  Using dynamic SQL and metadata-driven approaches to reduce repetitive coding tasks  Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and customers

Required Skills & Experience 

Clearance Required: Secret Minimum of Interim Secret is required to start Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience   Allowable substitution: Associate's and 7 years of experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree  Experience designing/developing Oracle and SQL Server databases for application backend required Solid understanding of Oracle RDBMS concepts required Experience in performance tuning and query optimization required Familiarity with secure coding practices and compliance standards, including application STIGs required Familiarity with cloud services (preferably AWS) and migration from on-prem to serverless required Toad for Oracle and SQL Server Management Console experience required

Desired Skills & Experience 

Experience using GitLab for version control and deployment highly desired

Application Deadline:  2/9/2026

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:$86,000—$143,300 USD

 

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).