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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Engineer (MariaDB & ServiceNow) - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Oklahoma City, OK, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cluster Analysis, Configuration Management Databases, Configuration Management, Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Failover, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, MariaDB, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Ansible, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, ServiceNow IT Service Management, System Availability, Facebook Flow, Software Troubleshooting, Database Performance, HybridCloud, Indexer, SC Clearance, Database Replication, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Sql Tuning, Servicenow - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9067767/database-engineer-mariadb-servicenow ## About the Role * Active Secret Clearance. * U.S. Citizenship. * Extensive experience administering and tuning MariaDB in enterprise environments. * Strong background with: * Database replication * High availability architectures * Clustering technologies * Disaster recovery planning * Failover solutions * Advanced SQL performance tuning and query optimization experience. * Linux administration expertise. * Experience with automation and scripting tools such as: * Ansible * Bash * Python * Terraform * Strong database security knowledge including: * Encryption * Access controls * Auditing * Backup and recovery * Compliance requirements * Deep ServiceNow administration and configuration experience. * Experience developing workflows, integrations, business rules, and API-based solutions. * Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills., * Experience supporting large-scale cloud or hybrid-cloud environments. * Expertise in ServiceNow CMDB governance and service mapping. * ITIL process knowledge and service management governance experience. * Experience supporting regulated or highly secure environments. Work Environment: * Hybrid or client-site environment depending on location and program requirements. * Up to 25% travel. * Collaborative work supporting enterprise infrastructure and service management platforms. Why This Role: This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on critical enterprise operations by combining advanced database engineering expertise with ServiceNow platform leadership. You'll work on highly visible initiatives focused on performance, reliability, automation, security, and operational excellence. If you have strong MariaDB and ServiceNow expertise, an active Secret clearance, and a passion for building resilient enterprise systems, we encourage you to apply. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer with deep expertise in both MariaDB and ServiceNow to support a mission-critical enterprise environment. This role combines advanced database engineering, system administration, automation, and IT service management capabilities to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of critical infrastructure and operational platforms. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert who can design, administer, optimize, secure, and support enterprise database environments while also driving ServiceNow platform administration, integrations, automation, and governance initiatives. What You'll Do: MariaDB Engineering * Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise MariaDB environments. * Design and support high availability, clustering, replication, failover, and disaster recovery solutions. * Perform SQL performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and database scalability improvements. * Implement database security controls, encryption, auditing, backup, and recovery processes. * Troubleshoot complex database performance and operational issues. * Support cloud, hybrid-cloud, and mission-critical production environments. ServiceNow Administration & Development * Administer and configure ServiceNow platform capabilities, including: * ITSM * CMDB * Change Management * Incident Management * Service Catalog * Develop workflows, business rules, automations, and Flow Designer solutions. * Build and maintain integrations using REST APIs and other platform connectivity tools. * Support CMDB governance, discovery, service mapping, and configuration management best practices. * Create dashboards, operational reports, KPIs, and executive-level performance views. * Ensure adherence to ITIL-aligned service management processes, compliance requirements, and audit readiness. Cross-Functional Support * Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, security, and application teams. * Produce technical documentation, process documentation, and operational procedures. * Provide advanced troubleshooting and customer support in enterprise environments. * Support change management activities and platform modernization initiatives. ## Related Videos - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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