Database Reliability Engineer
Core
Build and operate reliable database platforms, ensuring availability, performance, scalability, and security for strategic defense applications.
Role type
Senior Database Reliability Engineer (IC)
Builds
Production database services, automated provisioning pipelines, and observability dashboards for nuclear security and deterrence systems.
Domain
Defense & National Security / Database Infrastructure & Cloud Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Database administration (Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB), automation scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash), Linux/Windows OS administration, performance tuning, incident response, backup and recovery strategies, containerization basics.
Preferred skills
Advanced automation orchestration (Ansible, SCCM), cloud migration strategies, complex environment leadership, advanced troubleshooting across OS/storage/database layers.
Technologies
Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, WebLogic, Tomcat, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Datadog, Grafana, SQL Server Management Studio, Icinga, Ansible, SCCM, Python, Unix, PowerShell.
Responsibilities
Automate repetitive tasks like provisioning, patching, and backups; tune queries and review data models to improve performance; build dashboards and runbooks from logs/metrics; lead complex reliability and modernization efforts; provide technical direction for architecture and observability; support enterprise application implementation and customization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential for technical leadership (SES.3 level)