Database Administrator – Oracle & SQL Server

General Dynamics Information Technology; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Database Administrator to join the NIH CIT Hosting and Storage Services program. You will manage Oracle and SQL Server environments, ensure performance, security, and lifecycle management, and support on-prem and cloud transitions.

This hybrid role requires three days on site in Bethesda, MD and obtaining a Public Trust. The successful candidate will monitor, optimize, and maintain database services, collaborating with customers and

Qualifications

• BS/BA and 4+ years of relevant IT experience.
• Hands-on experience administering Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
• Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing database availability and performance.
• Experience securing database environments, including vulnerability remediation and configuration compliance.
• Experience supporting application teams with schema changes, data migrations, permissions, SQL execution, and database-related troubleshooting.
• Experience with database lifecycle upgrades and migrations, including migrations to AWS or Azure, and working knowledge of Windows/Linux, scripting, automation, and monitoring tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Oracle and SQL Server databases, including installation, configuration, monitoring, patching, backup and recovery.
• Monitor database availability, capacity, and performance; troubleshoot issues; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain secure and compliant database environments by applying configuration baselines and security patches.
• Plan and execute database lifecycle activities, including upgrades, migrations, and cloud transitions.
• Partner with application owners to support schema changes, data migrations, and permissions.
• Develop and maintain scripts, procedures, and documentation to improve automation and reliability.
• Participate in incident resolution, change management, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Database Environments

Oracle

SQL Database Queries

Education

BS/BA

Job description

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills: Database Environments, Oracle, SQL Database Queries

Certifications: None

Experience: 4 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: No

Job Description: GDIT is looking for a Database Administrator – Oracle & SQL Server to join our National Institutes of Health (NIH) CIT Hosting and Storage Services Program. We are seeking a collaborative and technically skilled engineer to support the delivery of secure, reliable, and high-performing enterprise database services. Our ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience supporting Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments and a strong understanding of database operations, performance, security, and lifecycle management. As a member of our Database Services team, this engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of enterprise database environments while partnering with customers to support their application and data requirements. The successful candidate will monitor and optimize database performance, troubleshoot technical issues, maintain security and compliance, perform upgrades and migrations, and support the continued modernization of database services across on‑premises and cloud environments. This is a HYBRID role – 3 days on customer site in Bethesda MD. This role will require you to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and will require you to provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility. This investigation may review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, as well as other adjudications.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database environments, including installation, configuration, monitoring, patching, backup and recovery, and routine operations and maintenance.
• Monitor database availability, capacity, and performance; troubleshoot database, operating system, connectivity, and application‑related issues; and implement corrective actions to maintain reliable service.
• Maintain secure and compliant database environments by implementing required configuration baselines, resolving security vulnerabilities, applying security patches, and supporting security and compliance assessments.
• Plan and execute database lifecycle activities, including version upgrades, migrations, platform changes, and the transition of databases from on‑premises infrastructure to cloud environments.
• Partner with application owners and developers to support database requirements, including schema and table changes, access and permissions, data migrations, performance optimization, and troubleshooting application/database interactions.
• Develop and maintain scripts, procedures, documentation, and automation that improve the consistency, efficiency, reliability, and repeatability of database administration and service delivery.
• Participate in incident resolution, change management, project activities, Agile team execution, and continuous improvement efforts across the Database Services portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA and 4+ years of relevant IT experience, or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on experience administering Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server in production environments, including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, backup and recovery.
• Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing database availability, connectivity, capacity, and performance.
• Experience securing database environments, including vulnerability remediation, security patching, access management, and configuration compliance.
• Experience supporting application teams with schema and table changes, data migrations, permissions, SQL execution, and database‑related troubleshooting.
• Experience with database lifecycle upgrades and migrations, including migrations to AWS or Azure, and working knowledge of Windows/Linux, scripting, automation, and monitoring tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server high availability, replication, clustering, disaster recovery, and enterprise monitoring technologies.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure database services, cloud database migrations, automation, Infrastructure as Code, or modern database service delivery practices.
• Relevant Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, or Azure certifications and experience supporting federal government, healthcare, life sciences, or similarly regulated environments.

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The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $126,500. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options

Hybrid

Work Location

USA MD Bethesda

Total Rewards At GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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.

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