TekSynap · 1 day ago
Senior Database Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
14+ years expTekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that supports the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Intelligence Community. The Senior Database Engineer establishes database management systems, standards, and guidelines while translating business requirements into logical models that accurately represent the client's data flow.
ComputerInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop the appropriate database framework to convert the logical model into a physical model including the creation and maintenance of schemas containing windows, screens, tables and columns and reports that support the model
Provide recommendations to maximize operating efficiency, support storage requirements, and vendor software updates
Enforce data governance and ensure recovery is maintained
Participate in quality assurance
Develop test application code in client server environment
Qualification
Required
Active Top Secret clearance with a CI Poly
14-17 years of relevant experience
Oracle and SQL Certified
Proficient in SQL Cluster, Always-On Cluster, On-premises to Azure Migration
Experience with Azure Managed Instance, SQL STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides), Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
Strong knowledge and experience in SQL Server and Oracle database administration, including installation, configuration, optimization, and maintenance
Expertise in managing SQL Server instances (2019/2017/2016/2014/2012) and Oracle databases on various platforms, including VMWare, Azure (IaaS/PaaS), and on-premises
Experience with Oracle RAC, Oracle Enterprise Manager, RMAN backups, Oracle Data Guard, and setting up Oracle RAC on Windows
Proficiency in Linux shell scripting and experience with AWS RDS and EC2-based databases
Ability to troubleshoot performance issues, analyze SQL execution plans, and optimize database performance
Experience with database security solutions, including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and Oracle STIG compliance
Knowledge of AWS concepts required for performing DBA operations on AWS cloud
Experience with DR testing, making recommendations, and providing on-call support
Preferred
Experience supporting a 24x7 operations environment
Deploy and manage SQL Server on various platforms, including VMWare, Azure (IaaS/PaaS), and on-premises. Also, build and manage Azure managed instances and Azure managed databases
Install, configure, and manage SQL Server instances (2022/2019/2017/2016/2014/2012) and Oracle databases on Linux / Windows platforms
Facilitate database migration from on-premises environments to Azure and execute SQL database upgrades, migrations, backups, and restores
Administer user access by provisioning SQL logins and users based on project requirements and configure and troubleshoot database Always-on availability groups (AG) and AG-related issues
Implement and troubleshoot database mirroring solutions, database log shipping setups, and database transaction replication configurations
Manage SQL clusters, resolve cluster-related issues, and monitor database conditions, proactively rebuild indexes, and perform routine maintenance tasks
Utilize monitoring and performance tuning skills to schedule automated activities, including database health checks, disk space monitoring, job alerts, index monitoring, and statistics tracking
Configure database mail for SQL job alerts, install and configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and apply Service Packs to SQL Server versions (2008R2, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022) and patches to Windows Server versions (2003, 2003 R2, 2012, 2019, 2022)
Install Oracle binaries and configure new Oracle databases on Linux / Windows, apply Quarterly Oracle Patches on Oracle databases running on Linux / Windows, and troubleshoot Oracle database performance issues, providing RCA reports
Analyze and optimize SQL execution plans for slow SQL, configure Oracle Enterprise Manager, set up database monitors using OEM and custom shell scripts, and configure Oracle RMAN backups and Oracle database recovery
Experience using Oracle Data Guard on 19c, setting up Oracle RAC on Windows, and expertise in Linux shell scripting and database security solutions
Experience setting up database users based on minimum required databases privileges best practices, experience on AWS RDS and EC2 based databases, and knowledge of AWS concepts required for performing DBA operations on AWS cloud
Experience testing DR solutions and making recommendations, supporting DBA on-call tasks on a rotation basis
Demonstrates teamwork and is available for On-Call Support
Mandatory participation in monthly database patching
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401K
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Vacation time
Holidays
Company
TekSynap
TekSynap is a well planned information management environment that offers to meet the business needs of Local Government customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kamran Jinnah
CEO
Lucas Narel
Chief Financial Officer
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