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SQL Server Database Administrator; -premises - TS/SCI Polygraph
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Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22021, USA
Listed on 2026-01-06
Listing for:
General Dynamics Information Technology
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Cloud Computing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that’s important.
GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge that we can’t turn into opportunity. And our work depends on a SQL Server Database Administrator joining our team to support Government activities at Chantilly, VA.
Responsibilities- Installing, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and 2022 environments in on-premises infrastructures.
- Performing database administration tasks including backups, restores, integrity checks, job scheduling, and index maintenance.
- Troubleshooting and resolving SQL performance issues for clustered, highly available enterprise environments.
- Applying DISA STIGs to SQL Server environments and ensuring databases are compliant with security baselines and hardening standards.
- Participating in change management, incident resolution, and documenting database environments and configurations.
- Collaborating with application owners to optimize and support application performance.
- Implementing and maintaining high availability and disaster recovery solutions using native SQL features such as Always On Availability Groups or Failover Clustering.
- Participating in system upgrades, patching cycles, and version migrations.
- Writing and maintaining SQL scripts and Power Shell automation for administrative tasks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and 8+ years of relevant IT experience.
- 8+ years of hands‑on SQL Server administration experience, working with SQL Server 2016 or newer.
- Experience supporting on‑premises environments only — no cloud experience required or expected.
- Demonstrated experience with applying and maintaining DISA SQL STIGs.
- Familiarity with tools and techniques for backups, performance tuning, and database health monitoring.
- DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II compliant (e.g., Security+ CE) required prior to start date.
- Experience with MySQL or Postgre
SQL is a plus. - Location:
On Customer Site - US Citizenship Required
- 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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