Database AdministratorSeize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Database Administrator (DBA) supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator.
As a DBA, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.HOW A DBA WILL MAKE AN IMPACTPartner with another senior DBA to create, modify, and manage database structures to meet customer requirements.Support a high-visibility, large scale application with users in 50+ organizations across the customer's space.Collaborate with software developers to design, develop, test and deploy the system using iterative Scrum practices.Design, develop, test, and deploy data models and databases across development, test, training and production environments on multiple classification levels.Implement and maintain security features including access control, role separation, audit and logging, and system monitoring.Participate in agile development activities and meet all reporting requirementsEngage with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop user stories, and translate needs into data models and database solutions.Coordinate with other enterprise data service programs to integrate capabilities.Prepare technical documentation and briefings for program reviews.Deliver demos and walk-throughs of data models and repositories to technical and non-technical audiences.Support rapid prototyping to refine requirements and system design.WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Education: Bachelors Degree (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline) or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experienceRequired Experience: 10+ yrsRequired technical skills:Significant experience working with a relational database such as MySQL or Postgres.AWS experienceUser level experience with Linux and a strong grasp of SQL.Experience supporting development and administration of databases.Design and implementation of security measures, access controls, role separation, audit and logging in database solutions.Experience with standard data exchange formats including Extensible Markup Language (XML).Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with PolygraphDesired skills:Experience with a scripting language such as Python.Location: Bethesda, MD - On Customer SiteGDIT 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.