Database Administrator - TS​/SCI Polygraph

Job Qualifications

bData Integrity, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle

Type of

Requisition :
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other

Required:

None
Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills:

Data Integrity, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle

Certifications:

None

Experience:

6+ years of related experience
US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Database Administrator supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. As a Database Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on you joining our highly skilled team to lead day-to‑day operations and drive our mission to be a premier provider of IT operations excellence to the customer.

We deliver comprehensive IT service management across multiple fabrics and centers, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. We have a responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide our client with the timeliness, accuracy and reliability they demand from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change – join us!

• Administer, monitor, and maintain both Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases across production and development environments
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks including backups, patches, tuning, and upgrades
• Design, implement, and optimize database schemas, stored procedures, and indexing strategies for performance and scalability
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and security, complying with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Collaborate with application developers and system administrators to integrate backend data solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues, including query optimization and locking conflicts
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery and high availability solutions such as Data Guard, Always On, or failover clustering
• Create and maintain documentation related to database design, configuration, and procedures

• Strong proficiency with PL/SQL, T-SQL, and scripting languages (e.g., Power Shell or Bash)
• Familiar with database monitoring and automation tools (e.g., OEM, SQL Server Management Studio, Redgate, Solar Winds)
• Experience with cloud-based database platforms (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS) is a big plus
• Understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and business intelligence tools is desirable
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to explain database concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Analytical thinker with a commitment to best practices, quality, and continuous improvement

• Education:
  
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or possess an advanced degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, IT Management, Engineering, Data Science)
• Required Experience:
  
  6+ years of directly related professional work experience
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  Oracle Certified DBA and Microsoft SQL Server Certification
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
• Location:
  
  Tysons, VA – On Customer Site

• 401(k) 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

The likely salary range for this position is $138,063 - $186,791. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:

USA, VA – Tysons Corner

Our benefits package for all U.S.

-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k)…