NCIS SQL Database Administrator | Active Top Secret clearance

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Hybrid work location

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (GDIT) is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to manage SQL Server databases for NCIS projects onsite at Quantico, VA. The role requires Top Secret clearance eligibility and hands-on work with security, backups, and performance tuning.

You will maintain Windows Server environments, implement STIGs, and contribute to documentation and security standards while supporting critical government systems and reporting services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SQL Server DB administration experience.
• Experience with Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and SSL encryption.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• BS degree required; additional experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Manage all current and planned SQL Server databases supporting customer apps.
• Maintain Windows Server 2016-2019 and related infrastructure.
• Implement backups, recovery, and security documentation.
• Apply STIGs and assist with system administration tasks.
• Monitor performance and perform tuning.

Skills

MS SQL Server DBA

SSL encryption

TDE

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerShell

VBS

Active Directory

SSIS

Power BI

Job description

Type of Requisition

Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications

Skills: Microsoft SQL Server DBA, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), Transparent Data Encryption. Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA. Experience: 5 + years of related experience. US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a SQL Database Administrator at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is an organization of approximately 2,000 personnel of which 700 serve at HQ and the remaining staff serve at offices worldwide. NCIS is the DON component with primary responsibility for criminal investigation, law enforcement (LE), counter-terrorism (CT), counter-intelligence (CI), and cyber matters. NCIS not only has primary responsibility for all criminal investigative, CI, CT, and cyber matters within the DON, but it also has exclusive investigative jurisdiction in non-combat matters involving actual, potential, or suspected criminal, terrorism, sabotage, espionage, and subversive activities.

MEANINGFUL WORK + PERSONAL IMPACT

• As the SQL DBA Administrator, you will manage all current and planned SQL Server databases that support our customer’s COTS applications.
• You will also be part of a team of systems administrators managing Windows Server 2016-2019, desktops, and printers.

In addition:

• You will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of these databases. If additional databases are required in the future, the candidate will be responsible for designing, planning, and implementing those databases, including database creation, security, access, backup and recovery, and documentation.
• You must be experienced with applying STIGs to SQL Server databases and be familiar with the impacts on the related applications.
• You must have excellent documentation skills, and will be responsible for creating related standards, operating procedures, and security documentation.

• Database monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and tuning.
• Perform administration and management of Microsoft SQL Server 2012-2019 and Microsoft SQL Reporting Services.
• Familiar with SQL Always-on setup and management and Microsoft Failover Clustering.
• Perform day-to-day monitoring and maintenance of SQL Server databases.
• Perform database and system performance monitoring and troubleshooting.

• Database Backup and Recovery: develop, document, and apply procedures for database backup and recovery. Perform scheduled and nonscheduled database backups and recovery with Microsoft SQL Server SSMS, or SQL CMD.
• Database Creation: participate in the analysis of database solutions. Responsible for the definition, design, creation, and implementation of a database environment with respect to access methods, access time, batch processes, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security.
• Systems Administration: evaluate and install new software releases, patches, and system upgrades; identify and troubleshoot system issues. Develop, document, and apply procedures for systems backup and recovery.
• May program in an administrative language (PowerShell, VBS, etc.).
• Perform ACAS and SCAP scans and remediation. Assist Tier 2 help desk with issues elevated to systems administrators.
• Create and update user accounts, perform accounts management in Active Directory.
• Security and STIGs: support the Certification and Accreditation process—run scans; resolve findings; document solutions, workarounds or provide justifications for exceptions.
• Document, implement, and maintain database security policies in accordance with DISA STIG requirements.
• Define and oversee database standards, controls, procedures, and documentation.
• Create all documentation required for Release Management Framework (RMF).
• Complete planning and documentation prior to new integration or implementation.
• SSIS and PowerBI Reporting Server Administration.
• Other SQL DBA duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required)

• Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret clearance required; Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance once hired.
• Required Experience:
  • 5+ years of work experience administering MS SQL Server databases (SQL 2012 or newer).
  • Experience with Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption in SQL Server.
  • Experience administering SQL Server 2012-2019.
• Required Certifications: Security+ CE.
• Education: BS degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Location: Onsite at Quantico, VA.
• US Citizenship required.

WHAT WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Preferred)

• Microsoft Server 2016 or higher.
• Microsoft SQL 2016-2019.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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.
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation. #NCIScareers

The likely salary range for this position is $122,275 - $165,431. 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.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: None
Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Quantico
Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT:

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.

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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