Cloud Database Engineer (MS SQL)

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Motorola Solutions’ Vehicle Intelligence (VI) team serves both the enterprise and public safety markets. Using the latest AI and computer vision technologies, the R&D team pioneers a diverse range of groundbreaking products and services. We enable our customers to rapidly locate vehicles of interest for a wide variety of safety and security use cases. Our global systems support both on-premise and at-scale cloud deployments. The VI team is a beacon of innovation and we are dedicated to designing and developing advanced technology solutions for our customers. Join us for the opportunity to work on a varied project portfolio that will expand your technical horizons and accelerate your career growth.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Cloud Database Engineer / Senior Database Administrator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in database administration, with a deep understanding of SQL and proven expertise in managing Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Edition, including Distributed Availability Groups (DAGs). Experience with PostgreSQL is highly desirable. This role requires a strong understanding of database performance tuning and optimization, including experience with in-memory caching techniques. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our critical database systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. CJIS certification is a requirement for this position.

Requirements:

• Design, implement, and maintain database systems using Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Edition, including Distributed Availability Groups (DAGs).

• Provide expert-level support for all database-related issues.

• Perform database performance tuning and optimization, including the implementation of in-memory caching techniques.

• Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies.

• Ensure database security and compliance with relevant regulations (including CJIS compliance).

• Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve potential issues.

• Develop and maintain database documentation.

• Participate in on-call rotation for database support.

• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of database systems.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior database administrators.

• Participate in projects related to database upgrades, migrations, and enhancements.

Preferred:

• Experience with Azure, CJIS

• Experience with PostgreSQL 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in database administration.

• Deep understanding of SQL and T-SQL.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Edition, including Distributed Availability Groups (DAGs).

• Proven experience in database performance tuning and optimization, including the use of in-memory caching techniques.

• Strong understanding of database security best practices.

• Experience with backup and recovery strategies.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) is a plus.

• Experience with PostgreSQL is required.

Target Base Salary Range: $98,100 USD - $196,200 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Note: Candidate must live near a Motorola Solutions office with the ability to go in office 1 day per week.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor with 8+ years of experience in database administration

• AND 4+ years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Edition, SQL and T-SQL

• AND 4+ years of experience in PostgreSQL

• This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. 

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.