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Data Optimization Assistant Jobs in Maryland (NOW HIRING)

Data Architect

MD · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Oversee the expansion of existing data architecture and data query performance optimization. * Assist with identifying future state architecture (data fabric, active metadata, Data Lake, Data ...

Database Engineer 3

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$161K - $210K/yr

... . Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts. Translates a set of requirements and data into a usable ...

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Systems Administrator

Windsor Mill, MD · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

... data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs. The Systems ... Monitor system performance and implement performance tuning and resource optimization. * Assist ...

Systems Administrator

Windsor Mill, MD · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

... data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs. The Systems ... Monitor system performance and implement performance tuning and resource optimization. * Assist ...

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As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for data optimization assistant in Maryland is $18.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $20.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the most commonly searched types of Data Optimization jobs in Maryland? The most popular types of Data Optimization jobs in Maryland are:
Infographic showing various Data Optimization Assistant job openings in Maryland as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,462 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Database Engineer - (GC-2/3)

Legato, LLC

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Job Summary:
Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. They are seeking a Database Engineer to provide engineering and administration support focused on data optimization and large data sets, particularly with Oracle systems.
Responsibilities:
• Provide both engineering and administration support.
• Focus on data optimization, dealing with large data sets, and seeking Oracle efficiencies.
• Optimize an Oracle system to operate at peak performance and efficiency.
• Shape how massive and unusual data types are processed, stored, and leveraged.
• Provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and analysis.
• Develop relational and/or Object-Oriented databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Project long-range requirements for database administration and design.
• Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls.
• Work primarily at the front end of the lifecycle requirements through system acceptance testing and Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
• Develop requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion for a particular business and Information Technology (IT) subject matter area.
• Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts.
• Translate a set of requirements and data into a usable document by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; updates existing queries, creates new ones to manipulate data into a master file; and builds complex systems using queries, tables, Open Database Connectivity and database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience with Oracle or PostgresSQL
• Experience in both database engineering and database administration
• Experience with data optimization, large data sets and organization of data.
• IAT Level 2 Certification required at start date
• At least five (5) years experience as a Database Engineer
• A bachelors degree in a related discipline is required. Five (5) years of equivalent experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree for a total of ten (10) years of experience
Company:
Legato, LLC is... a dynamic small business providing comprehensive IT Engineering Services to the Intelligence Community. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Odenton, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.