Database Engineer - Journeyman

ASM
Washington, DC, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$101,000.0 - $137,812.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Backup Devices Cluster Analysis Databases Data Infrastructure Data Integrity Extract Transform Load (ETL) Database Design Database Security Disaster Recovery Identity and Access Management
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SQL Azure NoSQL Oracle Databases Performance Tuning Query Optimization SQL Databases System Availability Database Performance Indexer Amazon Relational Database Service Integration Frameworks Database Monitoring Data Pipelines

Job description

  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Design logical and physical database structures that support performance, scalability, and data integrity.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Tune database performance through indexing, query optimization, and resource configuration.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to protect data availability.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Manage database security controls, including access management, encryption, and auditing.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Deploy and maintain high availability solutions such as clustering, replication, and failover configurations.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Automate routine database administration and monitoring tasks through scripts and tools.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Integrate databases with ETL pipelines, applications, and data processing frameworks.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Conduct capacity planning and evaluate emerging database technologies for operational use., Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM’s overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

Requirements

  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> At least 4 years of database engineering or database administration experience in complex environments.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Demonstrated experience with database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Experience supporting database integration with data pipelines or application environments.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Experience with database monitoring, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”>Candidates must have experience with PostgreSQL administration on an AWS platform
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Must meet DoD 8140 requirements.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Experience with cloud-managed databases such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Working knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL technologies.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Certification such as Oracle DBA, Microsoft Azure Database, or AWS Database Specialty.
  • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0”> Experience supporting federal or government data environments., The physical requirements described in “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, “light office duties’ or “lifting up to 50 pounds” or “some travel” required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

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