Technology

Systems Engineer III (Graph DB DBA)

Arch Systems, LLCUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 21, 2026

Why this role stands out

Advance your career by managing mission-critical graph analytics for the IRS, where you will leverage your expertise in Neo4j and advanced data modeling to drive high-impact technical solutions. This hybrid role is perfect for a skilled engineer who thrives on optimizing complex systems and wants to make a tangible difference within a collaborative, professional environment. Apply today to secure your place in this vital infrastructure project and elevate your technical profile.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationUnited States

Posted2 days ago

Neo4jOracleSQLGitETLAirflowPythonJiraLinux

Job description

Systems Engineer III (Graph DB DBA)

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III (Graph DB DBA) to support the IRS yK1 Link Analysis platform, a mission-critical graph analytics application serving over 2,800 IRS users.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience administering and optimizing Neo4j, RocketGraph/Trovares, Cypher, Python, and Red Hat Linux environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer, monitor, tune, patch, and maintain graph databases across production, test, development, and mission-control environments.
Perform database backups, recovery operations, user administration, incident response, and on-call support for critical issues.
Design and optimize graph data models, traversal algorithms, and Cypher queries to improve performance and scalability.
Support graph data loads, ETL processes, data validation, and Oracle-to-graph reconciliation activities.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and FISMA-compliant system artifacts.
Collaborate with development and analytics teams to implement enhancements such as Enterprise Crawl, Reverse Tier Structure Tool, and K2/K3 data integration.

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in graph database administration, graph modeling, and database engineering.
Strong expertise in Neo4j, RocketGraph/Trovares, Cypher, Python, SQL, Red Hat Linux, OpenShift, and database performance tuning.
Experience supporting FISMA/NIST 800-53 compliant environments and handling sensitive federal data.
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain IRS suitability clearance and HSPD-12 credentials.
Expertise in graph data models, storage, and data loading/updating processes is essential