Database Administrator (DBA) - TS/SCI with Polygraph
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
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.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Database Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Database Administrator joining our team.
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
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
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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Work Requirements
Years of Experience
10 + years of related experience
may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Travel Required
Less than 10%
Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
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.
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Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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