Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Integrity, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle

Certifications:

None

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Database Administrator supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Database Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Database Administrator joining our highly skilled team to lead day-to-day operations and drive our mission to be a premier provider of IT operations excellence to the customer. We deliver comprehensive IT service management across multiple fabrics and centers, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. We have a responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide our client with the timeliness, accuracy and reliability they demand from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change – join us!

HOW A DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Administer, monitor, and maintain both Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases across production and development environmentsPerform routine database maintenance tasks including backups, patches, tuning, and upgradesDesign, implement, and optimize database schemas, stored procedures, and indexing strategies for performance and scalabilityEnsure data integrity, availability, and security, complying with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)Collaborate with application developers and system administrators to integrate backend data solutionsTroubleshoot and resolve database performance issues, including query optimization and locking conflictsImplement and maintain disaster recovery and high availability solutions such as Data Guard, AlwaysOn, or failover clusteringCreate and maintain documentation related to database design, configuration, and procedures

Required Skills:

Strong proficiency with PL/SQL, T-SQL, and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell or Bash)Familiar with database monitoring and automation tools (e.g., OEM, SQL Server Management Studio, Redgate, SolarWinds)Experience with cloud-based database platforms (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS) is a big plusUnderstanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and business intelligence tools is desirableExcellent communication and documentation skills; able to explain database concepts to non-technical stakeholdersAnalytical thinker with a commitment to best practices, quality, and continuous improvement

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Associates or Bachelors degree in a related field; or possess an advanced degree in a related field (such as: Computer Science, IT Management, Engineering, Data Science)Required Experience: 6+ yrs of directly related professional work experienceRequired Certifications: Oracle Certified DBA and Microsoft SQL Server CertificationSecurity Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraphLocation: Tysons, VA - On Customer Site

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $138,063 - $186,791. 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 Tysons Corner

Additional Work Locations:

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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