Database Engineer/System Administrator

• Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
• Type: Contract
• Job #3537

Title: Database Engineer/System Administraator
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary Range: $180-$200K

Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.



Benefits Overview :
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *



Description:

• Required Skills & Qualifications
  1. Technical Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c, or newer).
  Proficiency in OCI database services (Autonomous Database, DBaaS, Exadata Cloud Service).
  Familiarity with cloud architecture, virtualization, and OCI-specific tools (OCI CLI, Console, and APIs).
  2. Performance & Troubleshooting :
  Experience with SQL query optimization, indexing, and partitioning.
  Hands-on experience with monitoring and diagnostic tools like Oracle AWR, ASH, or OEM.
  3. Cloud & Automation :
  Understanding of cloud-native principles and experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, OCI Resource Manager).
  Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Shell scripting, or PL/SQL.
  4. Security & Compliance:
  Familiarity with database security best practices, encryption, and compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA).
  5. Communication & Collaboration:
  Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  Ability to work in a cross-functional team and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.