Hybrid Oracle & SQL Database Administrator

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

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