Database Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

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

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 environments
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks including backups, patches, tuning, and upgrades
• Design, implement, and optimize database schemas, stored procedures, and indexing strategies for performance and scalability
• Ensure 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 solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues , including query optimization and locking conflicts
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery and high availability solutions such as Data Guard, AlwaysOn, or failover clustering
• Create 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 plus
• Understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and business intelligence tools is desirable
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to explain database concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Analytical 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 experience
• Required Certifications : Oracle Certified DBA and Microsoft SQL Server Certification
• Security Clearance Level : TS/SCI with active polygraph
• Location : Tysons, VA - On Customer Site

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

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

6 + 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