Database Administrator/Architect (TS/SCI required) - Military Veterans

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA MD Fort Meade - Fort Meade (MDC025)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ185122

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Data Science

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Database Management Systems (DBMS), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Certifications:

Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Database Administrator/Architect - TS/SCI required

Fort Meade, MD

Transform technology into opportunity as a Database Administrator/Architect with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Database Administrator/Architect you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Database Administrator/Architect joining our team to support the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM).

HOW A DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR/ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Data architects focus on how information moves across the system from one application to another.
  
  


• Demonstrated expertise in requirements engineering, software architecture, software testing, and software deployment including understanding how the software interacts with the technical architecture.
  
  


• Data architects allow a company to easily publish and share their data with others in the industry, data architects design database systems.
  
  


• By creating the system according to industry standards, they also help a business accurately report information to the necessary bureaus.
  
  


• Additionally, they design with growth in mind, allowing for future modifications to the database as the company develops.
  
  


• Participates in the design, creation, and maintenance of computerized databases.
  
  


• Responsible for the quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
  
  


• Works with management to develop database strategies to support organization requirements. Consults with and advises users on access to various databases.
  
  


• Works directly with users to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate data usage. Directs the maintenance and use of the corporate data dictionary.
  
  


• Performs MS SQL Server and other DBMS database and application server administration.
  
  


• Administers, maintains, develops and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security, availability and integrity of the Database Management System (DBMS).
  
  


• Creates and updates SSPs, CKLs and other documentation for the accreditation of the DBMS on classified networks.
  
  


• Completes performance analysis, tuning, and index maintenance. Adjusts advanced settings of Microsoft SQL Server and other DBMS to optimize functionality.
  
  


• Builds new Microsoft SQL Server Instances within on-premise architecture collaborating with other teams (Storage, Domain, Systems) to implement industry best practices.
  
  


• Automates routine administration tasks and updates continuity documents.
  
  


• Implements and manages High Availability and Disaster Recovery features for MS SQL Server.
  
  


• Performs database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance, availability and compliance with organization requirements.
  
  


• Verifies and develops database backup, storage, and replication schemes across the enterprise meeting the organization's recovery time objective and point time objective.
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:

• 
  Clearance Level: TS/SCI
  
  


• 
  Certification:
  
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract
    
    
  
  


• 
  Education: BS Degree with 12 years of experience or MS Degree with 10 years of experience
  
  


• 
  Preferred Skillset:
  
  
  
  • Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineer (DBE)s. Direct the installation of database management systems, databases, tables and views. Direct the administration and use of current and emerging database tools, strategies and technologies
    
    
  
  
  • Create database structures and interfaces to meet customers' requirements; develop, administers, maintains, and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database and performs database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability and compliance with business requirements
    
    
  
  
  • Experience installing, configuring, securing, updating, and maintaining SQL Server Enterprise 2022 database software.
    
    
  
  
  • Experience using SQL Server Management Studio
    
    
  
  
  • Experience implementing SQL Server Backup, Integrity check, and Index Optimizers such as those from ola.hallengren.com
    
    
  
  
  • Ability to evaluate and resolve Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), document findings, plan mitigations, and
    
    
  
  
  • resolve to completion.
    
    
  
  
  • Ability to address security vulnerabilities discovered in weekly Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• 
  Location: On Customer Site in Ft. Meade, MD
  
  


• 
  Additional:
  
  
  
  • Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contract
    
    
  
  
  • Position may require lifting of objects (i.e. IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e. plug in cables) and other moderately strenuous activity
    
    
  
  
  • Travel may be required to support the mission
    
    
  
  
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - DESIRED:

• 
  Certification:
  
  • Desired Computing Environment Certification for Candidates to be considered:
    
    
    
    • SQL Server Management Studio
      
      
    
    
    • SQL Server Enterprise 2022
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  

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
  
  

#GDITPriority

#GDITINSCOM

#I2TS4

#GDITArmy

The likely salary range for this position is $114,750 - $155,250. 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:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA MD Fort Meade

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 nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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