Database Engineering, Advisor

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  to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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 PhDActive 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.

Benefits Statement Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at .Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date.

However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

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Job Summary

Requisition  Category:
Information Technology Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI