Database Administrator - TS/SCI

$163,867 - $221,703/Yr

GD Information Technology, Inc. - Fort Belvoir, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Fort Belvoir, VA

10,001+ employees

About the position

As a Database Administrator at GDIT, you will play a crucial role in transforming technology into opportunity by supporting the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). This position involves the design, creation, and maintenance of computerized databases, ensuring data quality and security, and implementing strategies to meet organizational requirements. You will be responsible for administering and optimizing database management systems, performing lifecycle activities, and collaborating with various teams to enhance system performance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the design, creation, and maintenance of computerized databases.
• Responsible for the quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
• Works with management to develop database strategies to support organization requirements.
• Consults with and advises users on access to various databases.
• Works directly with users to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate data usage.
• Directs the maintenance and use of the corporate data dictionary.
• Performs MS SQL Server and other DBMS database and application server administration.
• Administers, maintains, develops and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security, availability and integrity of the Database Management System (DBMS).
• Creates and updates SSPs, CKLs and other documentation for the accreditation of the DBMS on classified networks.
• Completes performance analysis, tuning, and index maintenance.
• Adjusts advanced settings of Microsoft SQL Server and other DBMS to optimize functionality.
• Builds new Microsoft SQL Server Instances within on-premise architecture collaborating with other teams to implement industry best practices.
• Automates routine administration tasks and updates continuity documents.
• Implements and manages High Availability and Disaster Recovery features for MS SQL Server.
• Performs database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance, availability and compliance with organization requirements.
• Verifies and develops database backup, storage, and replication schemes across the enterprise meeting the organization's recovery time objective and point time objective.

Requirements

• 10+ years of related experience in database management and administration.
• BS Degree with 12 years of experience or MS Degree with 10 years of experience.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent required certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with MSSQL Server 2012, 2017 and newer.
• Experience identifying and resolving database problems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Service Manager.
• Familiarity with SolarWinds DPA.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid vacation and holidays