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Sesheng Company

Senior Database Administrator

Sesheng Company, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090

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12+ Months' contract

Reston, VA (Hybrid)

Senior Sybase Database Administrator (DBA) Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced

Senior Sybase Database Administrator (DBA) Engineer

for a long-term contract engagement. This role is crucial for maintaining, optimizing, and modernizing our Sybase environment, both on-premises and within the

AWS cloud . The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Sybase ASE, T-SQL, automation, and high-availability solutions, with a proven track record of successfully executing database upgrades and cloud migrations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide

Sybase Database Administration

expertise, including monitoring, tuning, and maintenance of

Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE)

environments.

Manage and support Sybase databases hosted on

Linux

operating systems, spanning both

on-premises

data centers and the

AWS cloud .

Develop, implement, and maintain

high-availability (HA)

solutions and

replication

setups to ensure continuous operation.

Spearhead and execute

Sybase database upgrades and migrations

across various Linux versions, specifically within an AWS cloud context.

Perform advanced

troubleshooting

and

performance debugging

of complex database issues to ensure optimal system performance.

Implement and manage security measures, including

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

and

encryption .

Develop and maintain automation scripts using

Unix Shell scripting

and

Python

to streamline database functions.

Automate database processes such as

back-up, monitoring, and configuration

within the AWS cloud environment.

Provide dedicated, hands-on

production support

and quickly resolve critical incidents.

Act as a consultant, providing expert technical guidance and support to internal customers and stakeholders.

Manage and prioritize workload effectively, demonstrating the ability to

successfully work on multiple projects

simultaneously.

Required Qualifications and Experience

10+ Years

of hands-on, robust experience in

Sybase Database Administration , including Sybase ASE and Sybase

Transact-SQL (T-SQL) .

10+ Years

of strong experience supporting Sybase in

Linux environments

(on-premises and AWS cloud).

Expert-level experience with

Sybase database upgrades and migrations

to different Linux versions in AWS.

Deep expertise with automation tools, specifically

Unix Shell scripting

and

Python .

Strong practical experience with

replication setup ,

High Availability (HA) , and

AutoSys scheduler .

Demonstrated experience with database security implementation, including

RBAC and encryption .

Proven hands-on experience in a

production support

environment.

Must be highly

detail-oriented

with exceptional

problem-solving skills .

Excellent

communication, time management, and technical presentation skills .

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Information Technology

Sesheng Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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