Graphic Database Engineer

Company: Gridiron IT Solutions
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 14, 2025

Job Description:

Graphic Database Engineer

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Work Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Job Description: GridIron IT is seeking a Graphic Database Engineer with active Top Secret (SCI Eligible) Clearance. As a Graph Database Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of graph database solutions that power mission-critical intelligence applications. You will architect graphs that model complex relationships within data, enabling advanced analytics, pattern recognition, and discovery capabilities that traditional databases cannot support. Your expertise will drive the development of graph-based applications that reveal hidden connections and deliver actionable insights to analysts and decision-makers. You'll work across teams to translate domain knowledge into effective graph schemas, develop high-performance queries, and build intuitive interfaces that make complex relational data accessible. This role requires a unique blend of database expertise, software development skills, and an understanding of how to represent and analyze connected data.

Job Duties:

Design and implement graph data models based on domain requirements Develop efficient graph queries and algorithms to extract insights from connected data Build applications that leverage graph database capabilities for relationship analysis Optimize graph database performance and scalability Collaborate with data engineers to integrate graph databases with other data sources Participate in architectural design discussions for graph-based systems Evaluate and recommend graph technologies based on project requirements Document graph schemas, queries, and application architectures Provide guidance on best practices for graph data modeling and querying Consider performance trade-offs of various graph modeling approaches and contribute to technical decision-making











Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience or Masters + 2 years Graph Theory Fundamentals: Strong understanding of graph theory concepts including nodes, edges, properties, traversals, and relationship patterns essential for effective graph database design Graph Query Language Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in one or more graph query languages such as Cypher (Neo4j), Gremlin (Apache TinkerPop), SPARQL, or GraphQL for complex data retrieval and manipulation Advanced Graph Data Modeling: Experience translating business requirements into optimized graph schemas, including property graphs, RDF triples, or knowledge graph ontologies Graph Algorithm Implementation: Practical experience applying graph algorithms (e.g., path finding, centrality measures, community detection, similarity calculations) to solve complex analytical problems Graph Database Architecture: Experience designing, deploying, and administering production graph database systems with consideration for scalability, availability, and security requirements ACID Transaction Management: Understanding of transaction principles in graph databases, including consistency models, isolation levels, and techniques for maintaining data integrity in concurrent environments Graph Visualization Development: Experience implementing interactive graph visualization solutions using tools such as D3.js, Gephi, KeyLines, or similar technologies to communicate complex relationships effectively Performance Optimization: Demonstrated ability to tune graph queries, optimize indexes, leverage caching strategies, and implement database-specific best practices to improve query performance System Integration: Experience integrating graph databases with other data systems and applications through APIs, ETL pipelines, event streaming, or microservices architectures Data Migration and ETL: Proficiency in designing and implementing processes for importing, transforming, and exporting data between various formats and graph database environments, including handling large-scale data sets












Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity and experience with the Intelligence Community (IC), and the intel cycle. Ability to be on-site 60% of the time at a client SCIF located in Washington, D.C. Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with team members.





Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $125,000-150,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

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