PostgreSQL Database Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 125,800 - 170,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a PostgreSQL Database Analyst in Springfield, VA. This role involves providing insights to clients to turn data into action and address big-data obstacles.

Responsibilities include managing database servers, maintaining security and integrity, and advising users on performance tuning. Candidates need 5+ years of experience and a TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.

Competitive salary ranging from $125,800 - $170,200, alongside comprehensive benefits to support work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of database analysis and administration experience.
• Experience with PostgreSQL administration and tuning.
• Knowledge of Oracle 19c administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the functionality and efficiency of database servers.
• Maintain database integrity and security.
• Evaluate vendor products and interact with users.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Database Administration

Oracle Database

Database Migration

Monitoring and Tuning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Details

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust / Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills: Database Administration, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL

Certifications: None

Experience: 5+ years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as a PostgreSQL Database Analyst 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 Analyst you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Database Analyst joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or Arnold, MO.

Responsibilities

• Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of servers running on one or more operating systems.
• Maintains database integrity and security, configures role-based access control (RBAC), and sets up administrative accounts.
• Sets up administrator and service accounts.
• Maintains documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Develops and implements testing strategies and documents results.
• Provides advice on performance tuning and training to end‑users.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Evaluates open‑source or vendor tools and participates in database migration/special modernization projects.
• Collaborts with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures.
• Plans and executes database upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in on‑call rotations for after‑hours support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, or training, or work experience.
• 5+ years of related database analysis and/or administration experience.
• PostgreSQL experience required. Oracle database administration a plus.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent recommended.
• Experience in PostgreSQL administration/tuning, including knowledge and implementation of database high‑availability solutions.
• Experience in monitoring, creating, and managing PostgreSQL server agent alerts.
• Experience with database backup, restore, migration, and snapshot technologies/strategies.
• Knowledge of building and maintaining efficient database table structures for both transactional and warehouse data.
• Knowledge of Oracle 19c administration and performance tuning.
• Migration experience with Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Candidates must hold a TS/SCI clearance.

Location

On Customer Site – Arnold, MO / St. Louis, MO / Springfield, VA

Salary & Benefits

The likely salary range for this position is $125,800 - $170,200. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

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.

Schedule & Travel

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA VA Springfield

Additional Work Locations: USA MO Arnold

Equal Opportunity & EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans