Database Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Military-friendly environment

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Principal Database Analyst to lead enterprise MS SQL services on client sites. You will design, administer, and optimize database environments, ensuring security, reliability, and performance.

This role requires a strong background in database design, system analysis, ETL, and Windows Server support, with DoD certifications preferred and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science / information systems or related field
• Master’s degree with 8 years general experience including 6 years specialized
• No degree with 13 years general experience including 11 years specialized
• 10+ years of related experience with at least 8 years specialized
• Experience with database design and system analysis, operating systems internals and data manipulation languages

Responsibilities

• Manages development of database projects
• Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions
• Applies knowledge of API for data services and databases
• Defines database organizations, standards, controls, procedures, and documentation
• Designs and implements databases for access methods, ETL tasks, security and documentation
• Designs, develops, builds, analyzes, and administers database management systems
• Prepares system requirements, source analyses and design
• Provides daily supervision to support staff
• Maintains knowledge of relevant technology

Skills

Database design

System analysis

SQL

ETL

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information systems

Master’s degree (preferred)

DoD 8570 IAT-II certification

Tools

SQL Server

Windows Server

Job description

DATABASE ANALYST PRINCIPAL

Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as a Database Manager 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 Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Database Manager joining our team to administer, operate, and maintain enterprise Microsoft (MS) SQL services in support of managed, or approved, systems. Support includes, but is not limited to, database clustering, database management, security, performance analysis, backup and restoration, and Microsoft Windows Server operating system support.

HOW A DATABASE MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Manages the development of data base projects.

Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

Applies knowledge of API (Application Programing Interface) for data services and databases.

Defines database organizations, standards, controls, procedures, and documentation.

Designs and implements databases with respect to access methods, access time, batch processes, device allocation, validation checks, organization, ETL tasks, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods.

Designs, develops, builds, analyzes, evaluates, installs and administers database management systems to include database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation and configuration management.

Prepares system requirements, source analysis and process analyses and design throughout the database implementation.

May provide technical consulting in the definition, design, and creation of a database environment.

Prepares and delivers presentations on data base management systems (DBMS) concepts.

Plans and budgets staff and data base resources. When necessary, reallocates resources to maximize benefits.

May provide daily supervision and direction to support staff.

Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics or business/finance.
• Education and experience requirements may be substituted with: A Master’s Degree (in subjects described above) and eight years general experience of which at least six years must be specialized experience.
• No degree and thirteen years of general experience of which at least eleven years must be specialized experience.
• Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience which at least eight years must be specialized.
• Required Technical Skills: demonstrated experience with data base design and system analysis, current operating systems software internals and data manipulation languages. General experience includes increasing responsibilities in the development and maintenance of data base systems.
• Security Clearance Level: Secret
• Location: On Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required

Required Certifications: DoWD 8570.01 IAT-II (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE), Windows Server Administrator certification

TESA eligibility/certification required.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At 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 opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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