Database Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a skilled Database Administrator to design and manage databases, support a major application, and ensure security across environments. The role collaborates with developers, adheres to Scrum practices, and requires strong SQL, Linux, and AWS experience.

We value experience with MySQL/PostgreSQL, XML data exchange, and a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. Bethesda, MD on customer site offers challenging projects and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, certifications or training, or work experience.
• 10+ years of required experience.
• Significant experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• AWS experience.
• Strong Linux and SQL proficiency.
• Experience developing and administering databases.
• Design and implement security measures including access controls, audit and logging.
• Experience with XML as a data exchange format.
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with another senior DBA to design, modify and manage database structures to meet customer requirements.
• Support a high-visibility, large-scale application with users across 50+ organizations.
• Collaborate with developers to design, develop, test and deploy systems using iterative Scrum practices.
• Design, develop and deploy data models and databases across development, test, training and production environments on multiple levels.
• Implement and maintain security features including access control, role separation, audit and logging, and monitoring.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into data models and solutions.
• Coordinate with enterprise data services to integrate capabilities.
• Prepare technical documentation and briefings for program reviews.
• Deliver demos and walkthroughs of data models to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support rapid prototyping to refine requirements and system design.

Skills

SQL

Linux

Agile Collaboration

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or closely related discipline

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

AWS

XML

Python

Job description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Database Administrator (DBA) supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a DBA, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a DBAjoining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management “as a service” platform across multiple fabrics and centers. We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change – join us!

HOW A DBA WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Partner with another senior DBA to create, modify, and manage database structures to meet customer requirements.
• Support a high-visibility, large scale application with users in 50+ organizations across the customer's space.
• Collaborate with software developers to design, develop, test and deploy the system using iterative Scrum practices.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy data models and databases across development, test, training and production environments on multiple classification levels.
• Implement and maintain security features including access control, role separation, audit and logging, and system monitoring.
• Participate in agile development activities and meet all reporting requirements
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop user stories, and translate needs into data models and database solutions.
• Coordinate with other enterprise data service programs to integrate capabilities.
• Prepare technical documentation and briefings for program reviews.
• Deliver demos and walk-throughs of data models and repositories to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support rapid prototyping to refine requirements and system design.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelors Degree (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline) or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
• Required Experience: 10+ yrs
• Required technical skills:
• Significant experience working with a relational database such as MySQL or Postgres.
• AWS experience
• User level experience with Linux and a strong grasp of SQL.
• Experience supporting development and administration of databases.
• Design and implemention of security measures, access controls, role separation, audit and logging in database solutions.
• Experience with standard data exchange formats including Extensible Markup Language (XML).
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Desired skills:
• Experience with a scripting language such as Python.
• Location: Bethesda, MD - 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.

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