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Database Administrator SME

General Dynamics Information Technology
USA IL Scott AFB - Scott AFB (ILC001), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2025
💰 $258,970/yr($191,412/yr$258,970/yr)

About the role

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Database Analysis/Design

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Database Architecture, Database Management, Design

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. You will help ensure that today is safe, and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Database Administrator, SME, joining our team to help support a program at Scott Air Force Base in O’Fallon, IL.

The Joint Transportation Management System (JTMS) program will be reengineering

business processes, performing data interface/integration services, implementing a single,

integrated system, and leveraging commercial software to conduct transportation, financial, and logistical operations for approximately 36,000 users.

GDIT is seeking a Database Administrator, SME who provides technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow and
analysis using cloud methodologies.

HOW a Database Administrator, SME WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Projects long-range requirements for database administration and design.
  • Responsible for developing a database structure that fits into the overall architecture of the system under development and must make trades among data volumes, number of users, logical and physical distribution, response times, retention rules, security and domain controls.
  • Assist with recommendations for, and analysis and evaluation of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts.
  • Database storage and retrieval using Cloud methodologies.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education:
    • Bachelors/master’s in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

  • Required Experience:
    • 12 years of related experience in progressive enterprise engineering and management experience.

  • Preferred Skills:
    • Experience designing and defining cloud system architecture for new or existing computer systems.
    • Define Support application systems through careful review and understanding of multiple databases
    • Engineer data solutions to combine multiple databases into a single integrated system.
    • Provide data engineering solutioning expertise to development team(s) supporting systems and applications
    • Develop and install data exchange / transfer solutions to ensure the secure transfer of data between systems
    • Apply data quality control measures
    • Review database security measures and ensure databases meet customer standards for data security
    • Leverage experience in customer industry, mission, or area to provide context and help ensure elaboration of problems occur
    • Ensure system performance through monitoring and logging of server performance, errors, and security incidents
    • Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies
    • Maintain DOD mandated certifications such as Security+ and other common computing environment requirements as provided by the customer

  • Security Clearance Level: Active DOD Secret

  • Location: Onsite – Scott, AFB


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work
● 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

The likely salary range for this position is $191,412 - $258,970. 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%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA IL Scott AFB

Additional Work Locations:

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