Database Administrator (DBA) - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as a Database Administrator 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 Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Database Administrator joining our team.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Experience: 10+ years
• Required Skills and Abilities:
• Proven experience supporting operational and maintenance activities for production systems.
• Hands‑on expertise designing, building, and deploying database schemas, tables, procedures, and permissions.
• Experience developing database utilities, automation tools, and reporting solutions.
• Strong ability to analyze, forecast, and sustain capacity and performance requirements.
• Comprehensive experience with database administration, data imports/exports, and report development.
• Experience working with cloud‑based database platforms such as PostgreSQL or AWS RDS.
• Proficiency with database languages such as SQL or SQL/PSM.
• Experience with multi‑model enterprise database platforms such as Oracle Enterprise (12c or newer).
• Experience using collaboration and workflow tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or SharePoint.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Desired Skills:
• A track record of delivering excellent customer service to both technical and non‑technical partners.
• Ability to clearly communicate and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience implementing technology changes within established lifecycle management processes.
• Familiarity with obtaining system authentication and accreditation for environments containing sensitive data.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to thrive both independently and in collaborative, fast‑paced team environments while adhering to security best practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to navigate competing priorities effectively.
• Location: McLean, VA - On Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 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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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required