Database Engineer

Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC.
Greater Landover, MD, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Databases Linux Windows Servers Performance Tuning Ansible Shell Script SQL Stored Procedures SQL Databases System Availability Database Performance Patch Management
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Operational Systems Database Replication Database Backup Sql Tuning

Job description

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Database Engineer to support enterprise database environments through database engineering, systems administration, and automation. This role is responsible for maintaining high availability, improving performance, and supporting mission-critical operational systems., * Design, develop, administer, and maintain enterprise database management systems.

  • Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database performance solutions.
  • Implement database backup, recovery, and replication strategies.
  • Develop automation solutions using Ansible and UNIX/Linux shell scripting.
  • Perform Linux and Windows server patching and system maintenance activities.
  • Support database operations, troubleshooting, and continuous system improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience, Master’s degree with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years.
  • Experience administering enterprise database environments and SQL performance tuning.
  • Strong experience with UNIX/Linux shell scripting and automation tools such as Ansible.
  • Experience with Linux and Windows operating system administration and patch management.
  • Experience supporting database replication, backup, and recovery operations.

About the company

At Dobbs Defense, we deliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.

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