Database Engineer

Unisys

Washington, United States of America

yesterday

Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Job location

Washington, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Automation of Tests

Azure

Cloud Database

Cluster Analysis

Databases

Database Security

Oracle Data Guard

DevOps

Disaster Recovery

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Linux System Administration

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle

Oracle Applications

Oracle Rac

Platform as a Service (PAAS)

Performance Tuning

Query Optimization

DataOps

Shell Script

SQL Databases

SQL Server Reporting Services

SQL Server Integration Services

SQL Server Analysis Services

Alwayson

Cloud Platform System

System Availability

Software Troubleshooting

Database Performance

Database Migration

Job description

Install, configure, and manage Microsoft SQL Server (2012 2022) and Oracle databases across on-premises and cloud environments
Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions including Always-On Availability Groups, clustering, replication, Oracle RAC, and Data Guard
Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning and execution plan analysis
Perform database upgrades, migrations (on-prem to cloud), patching, and routine maintenance
Ensure database security, integrity, and compliance (including TDE and STIG guidelines)
Manage user roles, permissions, and access controls
Troubleshoot performance issues, deadlocks, and system bottlenecks
Work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams to support deployments and data operations
Develop automation scripts (Linux shell scripting) to streamline database operations
Maintain documentation and generate reports on system performance and usage

Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Engineer to support mission-critical systems in a fast-paced, enterprise environment. This role requires deep expertise in database administration, performance tuning, high availability, and cloud-based database solutions., * Strong experience with SQL Server and Oracle database administration in enterprise environments

Hands-on expertise with high availability solutions (Always-On, clustering, RAC, Data Guard)
Experience with Azure (IaaS/PaaS) and database migration to cloud environments
Working knowledge of AWS RDS and EC2-based databases
Experience with database security including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and STIG compliance
Proficiency in performance tuning and query optimization
Experience with Linux environments and shell scripting
Oracle and SQL certifications required
Ability to support onsite work in Washington, DC

Preferred Qualifications