Database Administrator​/Systems Engineer

Overview

As a Database Administrator/ Systems Engineer
, you will work within our growing Dev Sec Ops  practice delivering features to support cloud, data center and infrastructure for multiple systems. We are looking for candidates with 3-5 years of experience with networking in hybrid cloud/on-premises environments.

• Design and implement system architecture (hardware, software, virtualized components and network components) for cloud and on-premises environments
• Plan and manage system upgrades or patching to meet business needs
• Understanding the needs of stakeholders and applying these needs to designs
• Implement network segmentation to enhance security and performance
• Install and configure operating systems (e.g. Windows, Linux, macOS) and other enterprise services
• Develop automation scripts (using Python, Bash, Power Shell, etc.) to reduce manual tasks
• Install and configure storage systems (e.g. SAN, NAS) and manage data backups
• Monitor system performance and availability issues and troubleshoot issues through robust root cause analysis
• Support enterprise Cloud applications or infrastructure through automated configuration management and infrastructure as code activities
• Manage firewalls, encryption and antivirus software to protect systems and ensure compliance with industry regulations
• Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
• Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members
• Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided
• Present regular status updates and provide cross training to other team members

Required:

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
• BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience
• 3 Years of Experience developing/ administering/ securing transactional or analytical databases in MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL, or MariaDB
• 3 Years of Experience with Azure managed SQL Instance
• In-depth knowledge of T-SQL, MySQL/maria
  
  DB or PL/SQL querying
• Knowledge of data conversion
• Familiarity with connection strings / odbc / oledb interfaces for web and client applications
• Familiarity with Azure Data Explorer, SQL Server Management Studio, MySQL Workbench, SQL Developer or other development packages
  - Knowledge of SSL encryption of SQL data and connections
• 3 Years of Experience with systems development in an Agile environment
• 3 Years of Experience with scripting using Python, Bash or Power Shell
• 3 Years of Experience installing, configuring and optimizing Windows and Linux systems
• 3 Years of Experience supporting patch management, vulnerability analysis, and disaster recovery

Preferred:

• Azure Administrator Associate
• Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Endpoint Administrator Associate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Experience with documenting an as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations preferred
• Experience implementing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes
• Experience with automation tools, including Pivotal, Chef, Terraform, Cloud Formation, or Ansible
• Experience with containerized applications using Docker or Kubernetes

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $145,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.