Database Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph

DATABASE ADMINISTRATORYOUR IMPACTOwn your opportunity to support national defense. Your work will help keep critical operations secure and connected across the global enterprise directly, contributing to a mission that protects our nation every day.CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) is growing, and we invite both our experienced incumbents and new team members to be part of what's next. Incumbents bring invaluable mission insight, while new talent adds fresh ideas and energy. Together, we'll strengthen continuity and drive the next generation of innovation.MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACTAs a Database Administrator supporting CIS, you will sustain and enhance enterprise grade database services that underpin critical applications across multiple environments. You will manage clustered and standalone SQL platforms, optimize performance, enforce secure configurations, and ensure high availability and data integrity. Your work strengthens reliability, scalability, and informed decision making across complex mission enabling systems.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise SQL Server clustered platforms and standalone databases, ensuring availability, performance, and reliabilityManage backup/restore, replication, disaster recovery, failover testing, and recovery operations for high availability database servicesMonitor database capacity, performance metrics, licensing, service levels, and health; provide monthly analysis and recommendationsPerform database migrations, upgrades, lifecycle management, consolidation, and integration of new requirements into DBaaS environmentsProvide database access management, permissions, and controlled elevation for application owners and administratorsTroubleshoot SQL related issues across infrastructure, application, and storage layers; deliver technical guidance to application teamsCreate and maintain database documentation, configuration baselines, SOPs, and security relevant artifacts supporting accreditation and complianceEvaluate and test new SQL Server releases, backup/recovery platforms, replication technologies, and database tooling for enterprise adoptionApply SQL Server, OS level, and database platform security patches within required timelines using approved tools and automated deployment processes; maintain configuration and vulnerability complianceIdentify and remediate noncompliant database systems; analyze root causes, verify POA&M actions, and provide security status updates and metricsWHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEEDEDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or 10+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degreeCERTIFICATION: Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE, etc.)CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraphHands-on experience with SQL Server administration, clustering, high availability, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and DR/COOP operationsStrong understanding of database security, STIG compliance, access control, and change managementProficiency with SQL, PowerShell, and enterprise monitoring/reporting toolsAbility to troubleshoot complex issues spanning databases, infrastructure, and applicationsStrong communication, documentation, and collaboration skillsUS citizenship requiredLOCATION: OnsiteGDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunitiesSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time offCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.#CIS