Database Engineering, Advisor

Peraton; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Database Engineering Advisor in Landover, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database management, SQL tuning, and system patching. A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required along with an active TS/SCI clearance.

This multifaceted role demands skills in both database engineering and system administration. Candidates should be proficient in Unix/Linux shell scripting and automation with Ansible. The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $216,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience in patching Linux and Windows systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop database management systems.
• Write and tune SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Implement backup and replication solutions.

Skills

Database management systems

SQL queries

Ansible automation

UNIX/Linux shell scripting

Troubleshooting and repairing replication issues

Education

BS/BA with 8+ years experience

MS/MA with 6+ years experience

PhD with 3+ years experience

Job description

Database Engineering, Advisor

Job Locations

US-MD-Landover

Requisition ID: 2026-166088

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

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.

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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.