Database Administrator (DBA) - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$170K — $230K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of related experience
  • Proven experience in supporting production systems
  • Expertise in database schema design and deployment
  • Experience with cloud database platforms like PostgreSQL or AWS RDS
  • Proficiency in SQL or SQL/PSM
  • Experience with Oracle Enterprise (12c or newer)

Responsibilities

  • Deliver actionable insights by transforming data for clients
  • Support operational and maintenance activities for production databases
  • Design, build, and deploy database schemas and permissions
  • Develop automation tools for database utilities and reporting
  • Analyze capacity and performance requirements to enhance system efficiency
  • Manage data imports/exports and develop reports
  • Collaborate using workflow tools like JIRA and Confluence

Benefits

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team for career ownership
  • Professional growth through paid education and certifications
  • Access to cutting-edge technology for learning
  • Generous paid vacation and holiday time
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Database Administration, Database Schemas, Database Structures, Oracle Database Cloud Services
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as a Database Administrator at GDIT. Your work will provide transformative solutions to our clients' big-data obstacles and help advance the mission. Here, you can make a meaningful impact on our clients' mission and on your career.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
  • Experience: 10+ years
  • Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Proven experience supporting operational and maintenance activities for production systems.
  • Hands-on expertise designing, building, and deploying database schemas, tables, procedures, and permissions.
  • Experience developing database utilities, automation tools, and reporting solutions.
  • Strong ability to analyze, forecast, and sustain capacity and performance requirements.
  • Comprehensive experience with database administration, data imports/exports, and report development.
  • Experience working with cloud-based database platforms such as PostgreSQL or AWS RDS.
  • Proficiency with database languages such as SQL or SQL/PSM.
  • Experience with multi-model enterprise database platforms such as Oracle Enterprise (12c or newer).
  • Experience using collaboration and workflow tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or SharePoint.
  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Desired Skills:
  • A track record of delivering excellent customer service to both technical and non-technical partners.
  • Ability to clearly communicate and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Experience implementing technology changes within established lifecycle management processes.
  • Familiarity with obtaining system authentication and accreditation for environments containing sensitive data.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to thrive both independently and in collaborative, fast-paced team environments while adhering to security best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to navigate competing priorities effectively.
  • Location: McLean, VA - On Customer Site
  • US Citizenship Required


  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays


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The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA McLean

Additional Work Locations:
USA VA Chantilly

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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