Site Reliability Engineer 5 - Live SRE

Netwrix Corporation
San Diego, United States of America
24 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
San Diego, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Active Directory
Business Logic
Google BigQuery
Databases
Continuous Integration
Information Engineering
Data Governance
Data Security
Data Systems
DevOps
File Server
Github
Information Security Management
PostgreSQL
Metadata
Performance Tuning
SharePoint
SQL Databases
Management of Software Versions
Delivery Pipeline
Snowflake
Indexer
Backend
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Performance Monitor
Vertica
Terraform
Redshift

Job description

We are building a cutting-edge Platform that will transform the way our customers identify, protect and govern their data. This will revolutionize how customers secure their data by placing identity at the core - providing unparalleled visibility and control., We are seeking a Staff DBA with a strong background in data engineering and backend architecture to help define and standardize how data is stored and modeled across our Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) platform.

This role focuses on data schema design, consistency, and interoperability - ensuring that data collected from multiple enterprise systems (such as Active Directory, SharePoint, Entra ID, and file servers) is represented in a clear, unified, and scalable structure. You will work closely with backend and platform engineers to design the data models, schemas, and standards that power analytics, reporting, and policy enforcement across the platform., Schema Design & Data Modeling

  • Design and maintain standardized data schemas used across different data sources and storage systems.
  • Define data contracts and models to ensure consistent representation of entities such as users, groups, resources, and permissions.
  • Develop and maintain schema evolution and versioning processes to support iterative product development.
  • Ensure data models are optimizedfor both transactional and analytical workloads.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to align data models with business logic and reporting requirements.

Analytical & Application Storage

  • Design and optimize ClickHouseschemas for analytical and time-series workloads.
  • Maintain PostgreSQL schemas for metadata, configuration, and application-level data.
  • Develop indexing, partitioning, and retention strategies that balance performance, scalability, and cost.
  • Define transformation specifications to ensure consistency between raw and analytical data layers.

Data Quality & Governance

  • Establish naming conventions, data types, and relationship standards for all stored data.
  • Implement validation and normalization checks to ensure incoming data adheres to defined schemas.
  • Partner with QA and product teams to verify that stored data accurately represents system behavior and business intent.
  • Maintain clear documentation and metadata definitions for all datasets and structures.

Infrastructure & Automation

  • Manage schema migrations and versioning through CI/CD workflows.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to deploy and monitor databases in Kubernetes-based environments.
  • Use Infrastructure as Code tools (Helm, Terraform, or similar) for consistent database provisioning.
  • Support observability andmonitoring for data performance and reliability.

Requirements

Data & Database Expertise

  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering, backend development, or database architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with ClickHouse or other columnar analytics databases (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake).
  • Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and SQL query optimization.
  • Solid understanding of database administration, indexing, and performance tuning.

Data Modeling & Standards

  • Demonstrated experience designing data models for complex or multi-system environments.
  • Familiarity with data contracts, schema evolution, and versioning best practices.
  • Experience enforcing data standards and conventions across teams or systems.
  • Understanding of metadata and documentation management (e.g., dbt, OpenMetadata, or similar).

DevOps & Tooling

  • Experience deploying and managing databases with Kubernetes and containers.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Helm, Terraform, GitHub Actions, etc.).
  • Understanding of observability and performance monitoring for data systems.

About the company

At Netwrix, our values guide every action: * Next-Level Customer Focus -Customers first, always. We listen, protect, and go the extra mile- because their success is our mission. * Excellence - We set high standards and take pride in delivering exceptional results. We celebrate wins, seek constant improvement, and address shortcomings professionally. * Transparent Ownership - We celebrate our successes, own up to our mistakes, communicate openly, and face challenges head-on with a genuine commitment to doing the right thing. * Winning with Clear Thinking - We value clarity, find straightforward solutions to complex problems, and make swift, effective decisions. * Relentless Innovation - We continually seek better ways to serve our customers and stay ahead. We foster creative thinking, and we embrace new approaches. * Industry-Leading Expertise - We take pride in our expertise and continuously seek to learn and share knowledge, striving to be the trusted experts our customers rely on. * eXceptional Together - We believe in the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives. By valuing each other's strengths, we achieve outcomes that surpass individual contributions. Join us in a culture where integrity, respect, and hard work are foundational. Be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact. Why You'll Love Working at Netwrix * Competitive Health Benefits * Continuous Learning and Development Opportunities * Team-Oriented, Collaborative, and Innovative Work Environment * Regular Company Town Halls to Keep You Informed * Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement We pride ourselves on a culture that truly values employee input across various backgrounds and experiences. We look forward to welcoming new talent who can help us further our mission. Netwrix Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers (EEO) and welcome all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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