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# Database Engineer

- **Company:** Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC.
- **Location:** Greater Landover, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Databases, Linux, Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Shell Script, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, System Availability, Database Performance, Patch Management, Operational Systems, Database Replication, Database Backup, Sql Tuning
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=814d9eda99f4caaa

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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