Database Administrator II - TS/SCI w/Poly

  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • Chantilly, Virginia
  • Full Time

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Database Analysis/Design

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Computer Databases, Databasing, Oracle

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

A career as a Database Administrator II at GDIT means being a critical part of successful data outcomes. Here, your work can accelerate solutions for our clients while you accelerate your career. Own the opportunity to provide our clients with the data they need to turn insights and ideas into action.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. The Database Administrator II (DBA) is responsible for implementing, modifying, and deploying software affecting mission critical networks/systems as well as determining ways to organize and store data. The DBA will identify user requirements, set up computer databases, and test and coordinate modifications to the computer database systems. DBA ensures the performance of the system, understands the platform on which the database runs, and adds new users to the system. Finally, the DBA plans and coordinates security measures and has a knowledge of data integrity, backup systems, and database security.

HOW THE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR II WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

This Database Administrator II performs the following core functions:

  • Perform server and storage capacity management and planning for the most complex and critical systems.

  • Recommend and implement process and tool improvements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's change management and configuration management processes and systems.

  • Perform server performance tuning.

  • Confer with management, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.

  • Conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems and to provide technical assistance and support.

  • Plan and test capacity requirements.

  • Inspect equipment and read order sheets to prepare for delivery to users.

  • Performs other duties as assigned at the direction of Project Management.

WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelors degree preferred, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a Scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill

  • No degree + seven (7) years of relevant experience

  • Associates degree + five (5) years of relevant experience

  • Bachelors degree + three (3) years of relevant experience

Required Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience to the specific skill. Someone that is fully capable of delivering capabilities related to a particular skill, language, system or technology. Ability, training and actual work experience with specific computer language, systems, and/or technology is significantly more important than the number of years of experience. This is especially true with emerging technologies.
Required Technical Skills:

  • Experience with Oracle

  • Knowledge of Oracle Administration, Oracle system maintenance on Windows environment

  • Utilize system software to monitor the performance of system files; manages system data to maintain performance efficiencies.

  • Study system requirements to determine proper server installation methods and procedures.

  • Provide technical support in the evaluation of prime object names, data elements, and other objects Ensure that proposed object definitions are clear, concise, technically correct, and that they represent singular concepts.

  • Answer users' inquiries regarding computer software and hardware operation to resolve problems Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with older versions of Oracle, especially Oracle 11g Advanced Replication experience

  • Experience with Backup Exec in a Virtual environment

Location: On Customer Site

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

#CJOBS

#JET

The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, 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%

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Chantilly

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

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.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nations most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Job ID: 468066966
Originally Posted on: 3/5/2025

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