Database Engineering, Advisor

Peraton

Landover, MD, United States$135,000 - $216,000Full-timePosted 2mo ago

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Responsibilities

This is a multi-discipline role, encompassing database engineering (primary) as well as software development and some systems administration functions. The candidate designs, develops, builds, analyzes, evaluates, and installs database management systems to include database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation and configuration management. Writes and tunes SQL queries, stored procedures and triggers for performance and scalability. Implements comprehensive backup and database replication solutions. The candidate will design, develop, and maintain Ansible automation artifacts used to patch and update operational assets, with minimal downtime. In addition to Ansible, the candidate will develop, design, and maintain shell script driven systems and tooling in support of both database management and other operational needs.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience patching Linux and Windows systems including OS and application level patches
  • Direct experience troubleshooting and repairing database replication issues in a master-master replication scheme
  • Deep expertise in UNIX/Linux shell scripting, including advanced automation and tooling
  • Domain knowledge of enterprise level, multi-site joint planning systems as well as practical knowledge of the Experience architecture of such systems.

 

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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