Database Administrator - TS​/SCI Polygraph

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

• Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise SQL Server clustered platforms and standalone databases, ensuring availability, performance, and reliability.
• Manage backup/restore, replication, disaster recovery, failover testing, and recovery operations for high‑availability database services.
• Monitor database capacity, performance metrics, licensing, service levels, and health; provide monthly analysis and recommendations.
• Perform database migrations, upgrades, lifecycle management, consolidation, and integration of new requirements into DBaaS environments.
• Provide database access management, permissions, and controlled elevation for application owners and administrators.
• Troubleshoot SQL‑related issues across infrastructure, application, and storage layers; deliver technical guidance to application teams.
• Create and maintain database documentation, configuration baselines, SOPs, and security‑relevant artifacts supporting accreditation and compliance.
• Evaluate and test new SQL Server releases, backup/recovery platforms, replication technologies, and database tooling for enterprise adoption.
• Apply SQL Server, OS‑level, and database platform security patches within required timelines using approved tools and automated deployment processes; maintain configuration and vulnerability compliance.
• Identify and remediate non‑compliant database systems; analyze root causes, verify POA&M actions, and provide security status updates and metrics.

• 8+ years of related experience in database administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related field or 10+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• DoD 8140 Information Assurance workforce certification or equivalent (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with favorable polygraph.
• Hands‑on experience with SQL Server administration, clustering, high availability, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and DR/COOP operations.
• Strong understanding of database security, STIG compliance, access control, and change management.
• Proficiency with SQL, Power Shell, and enterprise monitoring/reporting tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues spanning databases, infrastructure, and applications.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.

USA MD Annapolis Junction – Onsite; no travel required; weekly hours: 40.

The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 – $173,229. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and standard GDIT disability and life insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.